Christ in Our Carols - Booklet Cover & introduction
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Introduction
Advent
(from the Latin adventus, meaning "coming")
begins on the 4th Sunday before Christmas Day, and is often considered a season
of anticipation and hope. For many Christians it is not just about waiting for
a Savior to be born, but also looking to a time when the Christ will come
again, in power and with authority. The traditional emphases for this season
are on both the First and Second Coming of Jesus Christ, and our accountability
for faithfulness.
The devotions this year will focus on Christmas Carols from around the world. Some have made their way into familiar English translations, while others remain in Spanish, French, Latin, Filipino, or German, among others. There will also be a theme that helps set the tone for each of the 4 weeks of these Advent devotions.
Christmas Carols often direct us to Godly principles and promises, but these devotions will also help you see how important Jesus Christ is to the carol and the story it tells.
We encourage you to listen to the hymn and read any associated Scripture. Then, dive into the devotion itself.
Each author recognizes that the ministry leaders sharing space in this booklet may not share the same theology or doctrine on certain issues. If you have any questions, it would be appropriate for you to ask your pastor.
May
these carols, texts and devotions lead you into a deeper understanding of God’s
work and influence in every culture, and strengthen your relationship with the
Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.
Love, Your Pastors and Ministers
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