About the
Nativity of Christ

The birth of our Lord took place at the time and place predicted by the prophets (Genesis 49:10; Isaiah 7:14; Jeremiah 31:15; Micah 5:2; Hag. 2:6-9; Dan. 9:24,25). Joseph and Mary were providentially led to go up to Bethlehem at this period, and there Christ was born (Matthew 2:1, 6; Luke 2:1, 7).

• What and who is THE MESSIAH?
• How do we know that JESUS WAS THE MESSIAH?
• LIST OF MESSIANIC PROPHECIES fulfilled by Jesus Christ

The exact year or month or day of his birth cannot, however, now be exactly ascertained. We know, however, that it took place in the “fullness of the time” (Galatians 4:4), that is at the most ideal time in the world’s history.

But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. —Galatians 4:4-6

The general consensus among chronologists is that Jesus Christ was not actually born in 0 BC, but rather about 3 BC.

About the people involved

• Who and what is GABRIEL?
• Who is MARY, THE MOTHER OF JESUS the Christ
• Did Jesus Christ have later brothers or sisters?
• Mary’s other children
• Mary—the Bible versus Roman Catholicism
• VIRGINS—What does the Bible say about them?
• Isn’t the VIRGIN BIRTH of Jesus Christ mythological and scientifically impossible?
• Who is JOSEPH, the adoptive-father of Jesus Christ?
• Is Jesus Christ a man, or is he God?
• Who is ZACHARIAS?
• Who is ELISABETH (Elizabeth)?
• Who is ANNA (Hanna) the Prophetess?
• Who is SIMEON?
• What are the WISEMEN (Magi) mentioned?
• What is INCARNATION?
• The name “Jesus”
• What and who is CHRIST?
• Questions-and-Answers about Jesus Christ

About the places involved

• About BETHLEHEM in the Bible
• What is NAZARETH?
• INNS—What does the Bible say about them?
• Was Jesus born in a stable?
• What is JERUSALEM, and why is it highly significant in world history and future events?

Much more information

• Christmas, the true meaning (includes many questions and answers about the events surround the birth of Christ)
• Summary of the events at Christ’s birth in our “God’s Story” section
• What are some of the most common misconceptions about Christ’s birth?