Xmas special #1: Impressing heavenly patterns into time

Should Christians celebrate Christmas? Contrary to much hand-wringing from a surprising diversity of theological traditions, the church is clearly authorized by the patterns of scripture to institute and observe festivals like Christmas. Indeed, to fail in this is a functional denial of our status as sons of God, of our Great Commission, and ultimately of the lordship of Christ over time as well as over space.

Books recommended in this episode:

• The Spine of Scripture: God’s Kingdom from Eden to Eternity by

  Bnonn Tennant

• Re-enchanting Time: A Primer on How Christ’s Lordship Re-enchants Time-Keeping by

  Josh Robinson