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You just can’t make this up!

The following article focuses on a supposedly “Christian” church in Illinois that decided to display a nativity scene. While I usually would have skipped over another nativity scene, the title piqued my interest. First, it may be helpful to understand where I stand on the matter:

There are several things, in my opinion, that are troublesome regarding nativity scenes. In most cases, they present an erroneous view of the biblical narratives by placing the men from the east in the manger with the shepherds. Of course, this is not what God’s Word says. Second, God did not tell us that the number of these men was three. Regrettably, I learned this Biblical fact from a Jehovah’s Witness about 35 years ago, and not from my own “Bible believing” Church. Extra-Biblical historical accounts tell us that this was quite a procession, such that it frightened then King Herod and filled him with jealousy–it was an ambassage fit for a king, with tens of dignitaries, perhaps hundreds of animals, etc. This procession found the “house” (not the manger) where Christ was and offered their gifts.

As for the lawfulness of making or having purported images of Christ, I have learned much from this article from Professor John Murray. John Murray on Images of Christ¹.

Of course, many “evangelical” churches may have a completely different view. I would hope, however, that all True Bible Believing and Bible Preaching churches would condemn this type of action. This scene contradicts the Bible in many ways. Here are three of the many:

Matthew 5:16 – Can anyone tell me how this shows the church’s good works and moral deeds shining before man in Jesus’ name?

Colossians 3:23 – Can anyone explain how this is directed to Jesus and not man?

1 Corinthians 10:31 – Can anyone explain how this Glorifies God?

The scene, in fact, glorifies and makes martyrs of illegal aliens, while at the same time condemning (judging) our nation’s law enforcement officers. For those who think I am being judgmental, you are 100% correct. The Bible, of course, has another name for it, something all Christians are called to do: discernment. You can read my post on that via the link below.

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Nativity Display at Left-Wing Church Includes Zip-Tied Baby Jesus, Roman Soldiers as ICE Agents

Lake Street Church of Evanston said in a post to Facebook last week that the display “reimagines the nativity as a scene of forced family separation, drawing direct parallels between the Holy Family’s refugee experience and contemporary immigration detention practices.”…

CONTINUED @ LINK ABOVE

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1. https://puritanboard.com/threads/the-rpw-the-second-commandment-nativity-scenes-and-romans-14.64871/post-834311 ↩︎

Does the Bible Forbid My Nativity Set? – Desiring God

Devotional – “Judge Not?” – 10/22/2025