Post #270 Jesus and Santa Claus | The true origins of Christmas | Part 7
Points 1 – 10 found in post #269
11. Jesus is ageless and eternal (Rev 1:8; 21:6). Santa lives forever
12. Jesus lives in men (1 Cor 3:16; 2 Cor 6:16-17). Santa lives in the hearts of children.
13. Jesus is a giver of Gifts (Eph 4:8). Santa is a giver of Gifts.
14. We are told to boldly go to the throne of Jesus’ Grace for our needs (Heb 4:16). Children are asked to approach Santa’s throne to ask for anything they want.
15. Jesus commands children to obey parents (Col 3:20). Santa tells children to obey parents.
16. Jesus wants little children to come to Him (Mark 10:14). Santa bids children to come to him.
16. Jesus wants little children to come to Him (Mark 10:14). Santa bids children to come to him.
18. Jesus is called the Everlasting Father (Isa 9:6). Santa is called Father Christmas.
19. Jesus is the Christ Child (Matt 1:23; Luke 2:11-12). Santa is also called “Kris Kringle” which means the Christ Child in Austrian and German lore.
20. Jesus is worthy of Prayers and Worship (Rev 5:14; Hebrews 1:6). Children make wishes to “St. Nick” and have deep love for him.
21. God says, “Ho, ho … (Zech 2:6). Santa says, “Ho, ho, ho …”.
22. Jesus is called the Prince of Peace, the Image of God (Isa 9:6; Heb 1:3). Santa is the symbol of World Peace, an image of the Christmas Season.
23. Jesus knows all of our sins (Heb 4:13). Santa knows who is naughty or nice.
Refer to post #263 #264 #265 #267 #268 #269
