Bible – English Lecturer

24 Dec 2012

Christmas, Presents & Dickens

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So why do people celebrate Christmas with presents? The Bible presents Christ coming to earth as God’s gift to humanity: ‘he will save his people from their sins’(Matthew 1:21). The Bible consistently stresses the need to share the love of … Read More

21 Dec 2012

It’s Christmas. What the Dickens?

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Christmas has always been controversial – right from the start: The virgin birth Even Mary found it difficult at first! Mary is clearly afraid of Gabriel initially. He reassures her, “Don’t be afraid! God is pleased with you”(Luke 1:28). When … Read More