The True Meaning of Christmas: Understanding the Gospel

Christmas is a season of celebration, joy, and giving, but at its heart, it is much more than festive lights and gift exchanges. For Christians, the true meaning of Christmas is found in the incredible love and grace of God revealed through the birth of Jesus Christ.

Christmas marks the fulfillment of God’s promise to send a Savior into the world. In John 3:16, the Bible says, *“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”* The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago was the ultimate expression of God’s love—a gift of hope, peace, and salvation for all people.

This season reminds us of the humility of Christ, who left the glory of heaven to be born in a manger, live among us, and ultimately sacrifice Himself for our sins. It calls us to reflect on God’s love and to share that love with others. Christmas is a time to remember the light of Christ, who shines in the darkness and offers eternal life to all who believe.

As we celebrate this season, let us focus on the true reason for our joy—Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. May His peace and love fill our hearts and homes as we worship and give thanks for His indescribable gift.

From all of us at Trinity International Christian Church, we wish you a blessed and Christ-centered Christmas!

Located at the Mennonite Life Visitors Center, the Tabernacle is a full-sized reproduction of Moses’ Tabernacle in the Wilderness from Biblical literature. This multimedia presentation explains the historic construction and spiritual significance of this symbolic dwelling place of God.

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The Creation Museum shows why God´s infallible Word, rather than man´s faulty assumptions, is the place to begin if we want to make sense of our world.

This 75,000-square-foot facility allows families to experience earth history as God has revealed it in the Bible. Nearly 150 exhibits feature fearsome animatronic dinosaurs, talking heroes of the faith, and professional displays that honor God´s Word. The museum also boasts a fun-filled, 200-seat special effects theater, a state-of-the-art planetarium, a petting zoo, nature trails, and lots more.

At the heart of the Creation Museum is a chronological retelling of biblical history in seven parts called the Seven C´s. Guests step back in time, beginning with Creation, and fast-forward to Christ´s return. Along the way, they see how God´s Word provides the big-picture answers for our most difficult questions, whether about science, the Bible, or our personal relationship with God.

The Creation Museum is a Christian evangelistic outreach of Answers in Genesis, as is our sister attraction, the Ark Encounter. Located 40 miles from the museum in Williamstown, Kentucky, the Ark Encounter brings to life the Ark of Noah’s day and equips visitors to understand the reality of the events recorded in the book of Genesis.

https://creationmuseum.org/

Experience Bible history at the life-size Noah’s Ark! Meet Noah, his family, and the animals on the Ark. The family-friendly Ark Encounter theme park near Cincinnati also features a zoo, zip lines, and timber-frame restaurant.

Ark Encounter is the largest timber frame structure in the world, built from standing dead timber, in part by skilled Amish craftsmen. The Ark is an architectural and engineering wonder containing three decks of world-class exhibits.

Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old. Ark Encounter is situated in beautiful Grant County in Williamstown, Kentucky, halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington and right off I-75.

https://arkencounter.com/

Museum of the Bible is a global, innovative, educational institution whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible.

Museum of the Bible aims to be among the most technologically advanced and engaging museums in the world. Showcasing rare artifacts spanning 4,000 years of history, the museum offers visitors an immersive and personalized experience with the Bible and its ongoing impact on the world around us.

https://www.museumofthebible.org/