Celebrating Christmas: 20 Bible Verses About the True Meaning of Christmas

Celebrating Christmas without finding out the true meaning of Christmas may result in celebrating wrongly. While we send out Christmas cards and messages or put phone calls through to our loved ones, we must express the true meaning of Christmas. How do you know what Christmas means or stands for? The best way to find out is through the scriptures.

This post will show you twenty Bible verses that talk about the true meaning of Christmas. Continue reading.

Bible Verses About the True Meaning of Christmas

Christmas is only a few days away. As you celebrate Christmas with your loved ones, here are some Bible verses about the true meaning of Christmas. Share these scriptures, pray, and give thanks this season.

Matthew 1:21 (NKJV)

“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:22-23 (NKJV)

“So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”

Luke 2:4-7 (KJV)

“And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn Son and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.”

Isaiah 9:6-7 (KJV)

“For to Us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.”

Isaiah 7:14 (KJV)

“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”

Micah 5:2 (NIV)

“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”

John 1:14 (NASB)

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Luke 2:14 (NKJV)

“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

Galatians 4:4-5 (CEB)

“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.”

Luke 2:17-20 (CEB)

“When they saw this, they reported what they had been told about this child. Everyone who heard it was amazed at what the shepherds told them. Mary committed these things to memory and considered them carefully. The shepherds returned home, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. Everything happened just as they had been told.”

Matthew 2:1-2 (CEB)

“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem. They asked, ‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We’ve seen his star in the east, and we’ve come to honor him.'”

Luke 1:30-32 (CEB)

“The angel said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Mary. God is honoring you. Look! You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great and he will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of David his father.'”

Matthew 2:10-11 (CEB)

“When they saw the star, they were filled with joy. They entered the house and saw the child with Mary, his mother. Falling to their knees, they honored him. Then they opened their treasure chests and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”

Luke 2:13-15 (CEB)

“Suddenly a great assembly of the heavenly forces was with the angel praising God. They said, “Glory to God in heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors.” When the angels returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go right now to Bethlehem and see what’s happened. Let’s confirm what the Lord has revealed to us.”

Luke 1:35 (CEB)

“The angel replied, ‘The Holy Spirit will come over you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the one who is to be born will be holy. He will be called God’s Son.’”

John 3:16 (NKJV)

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

John 1:14 (NIV)

“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Luke 2:8-12 (NIV)

“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

1 John 4:9 (CEB)

“This is how the love of God is revealed to us: God has sent his only Son into the world so that we can live through him.”

John 1:29 (NKJV)

“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”

Conclusion

Do you have any other verses that tell the true meaning of Christmas? Kindly share them in the comments section below. Meanwhile, feel free to read other insightful articles on GodKulture.