It seems many of us enjoy great quotations.
I hope you enjoy this collection of quotations about the Christ of Christmas from the Bible, contemporary writers, as well as, great men and women of history.
Famous Christmas Quotes
“The Almighty appeared on earth as a helpless human baby, needing to be fed and changed and taught to talk like any other child. The more you think about it, the more staggering it gets. Nothing in fiction is so fantastic as this truth of the Incarnation.” ~J.I. Packer
“The spirit of Christmas needs to be superseded by the Spirit of Christ. The spirit of Christmas is annual; the Spirit of Christ is eternal. The spirit of Christmas is sentimental; the Spirit of Christ is supernatural. The spirit of Christmas is a human product; the Spirit of Christ is a divine person. That makes all the difference in the world.” ~Stuart Briscoe
“There is no connection between the worship of idols and the use of Christmas trees. We should not be anxious about baseless arguments against Christmas decorations. Rather, we should be focused on the Christ of Christmas and giving all diligence to remembering the real reason for the season.” ~ John MacArthur
“It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you…yes, it is Christmas every time you smile at your brother and offer him your hand.” ~Mother Teresa
“The very purpose of Christ’s coming into the world was that He might offer up His life as a sacrifice for the sins of men. He came to die. This is the heart of Christmas.” ~Rev. Billy Graham
“Were earth a thousand times as fair Beset with gold and jewels rare She yet were far too poor to be A narrow cradle, Lord, for Thee.” ~Martin Luther
“The greatest and most momentous fact which the history of the world records is the fact of Christ’s birth.” ~Charles H. Spurgeon
“Hark the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born king.” Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! ~Charles Wesley
“It is impossible to conceive how different things would have turned out if that birth had not happened whenever, wherever, however it did … for millions of people who have lived since, the birth of Jesus made possible not just a new way of understanding life but a new way of living it. It is a truth that, for twenty centuries, there have been untold numbers of men and women who, in untold numbers of ways, have been so grasped by the child who was born, so caught up in the message he taught and the life he lived, that they have found themselves profoundly changed by their relationship with him.” ~Frederick Buechner
“You can never truly enjoy Christmas until you can look up into the Father’s face and tell him you have received his Christmas gift.” ~John R. Rice
Who can add to Christmas? The perfect motive is that God so loved the world. The perfect gift is that He gave His only Son. The only requirement is to believe in Him. The reward of faith is that you shall have everlasting life. ~Corrie Ten Boom
“Jesus was God and man in one person, that God and man might be happy together again.” ~George Whitefield
“Christmas can be celebrated in the school room with pine trees, tinsel and reindeers, but there must be no mention of the man whose birthday is being celebrated. One wonders how a teacher would answer if a student asked why it was called Christmas.” ~Ronald Reagan
“He was created of a mother whom He created. He was carried by hands that He formed. He cried in the manger in wordless infancy. He, the Word, without whom all human eloquence is mute.” ~Augustine
“To the American People: Christmas is not a time or a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. If we think on these things, there will be born in us a Savior and over us will shine a star sending its gleam of hope to the world.” ~Calvin Coolidge
“The Church does not superstitiously observe days, merely as days, but as memorials of important facts. Christmas might be kept as well upon one day of the year as another; but there should be a stated day for commemorating the birth of our Saviour, because there is danger that what may be done on any day, will be neglected.” ~Samuel Johnson
Christmas Quotations from the Bible
“Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” … Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” ~ Angel Gabriel, Luke 1:28-33 …
“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.” ~Mary of Nazareth, Luke 1:46-55 (ESV)
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” ~An Angel, Luke 2:10-12 (ESV)
“Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” ~Some Shepherds, Luke 2:15 (ESV)
Can you think of any more quotations to share here?
Rebecca
thank you so much for sharing! This definately puts things in perspective again. The Mire was to symbolize the sacrifice, He came to die as a sacrifice for us! What a God, what a man! Thank you Abba!
Carol
Dear Jacqueline,
I wanted to wish you a Merry CHRISTmas. This was a Lovely post. I love quotes too and the ones you picked were very inspiring. I particularly was touched by John MacArthur’s and Samuel Johnson’s. I have found this year that the store clerk’s apologetically wish me Happy Holidays, until I say with glee “Merry CHRISTmas” . Then they break out in broad smiles and “Merry CHRISTmas” back. The spirit of the age is desperately trying to hide our only Hope and Peace and Joy. The pictures that you chose were beautiful…depicting the wonder and splendor of the Heralding of our Promised ONE.
Our CHRISTmas celebration is postponed as our little Leah, 3 1/2 is running a fever. So, we celebrate HIM and HIS Blessings on Wednesday. I was commenting to my daughter just last night that I need an extra day……I have everything ready (except for the dinner) but, many late nights were required and I just need some down time to regroup and be fresh. The LORD was GRACIOUS as this is the same for all of our gals….sickness, a trip to IL, a house being put on the market all in the last couple of weeks, so I think that HE wants us to cherish the time together and not just push through.
May you have a New Year full of Blessings— You are one of mine.
Love in our Great GOD and SAVIOR,
Carol
Helen
Jacqueline, what a lovely discovery this was at the beginning of Advent! Though I’m almost a year late in thanking you for sharing these quotes and scriptures, the good news found therein never grows old.
Charlotte Moore
MERRY CHRISTmas and a HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!! If only everyone could know the real meaning of CHRISTmas.
BLESSINGS!!!
Jacqueline
Oh, dear Charlotte! It is so good to hear from you, special friend! I value you so much and wish we were able to ‘see’ one another…next door neighbors like 🙂 May the Lord bless you and your family with grace, peace, mercy, and joy unspeakable in His precious gift of Jesus! Merry Christmas!
Annie Kate
May God bless you and your family this Christmas season! Thanks for all your wonderful inspiration through the year, dear Jacqueline!
((hugs))
Annie Kate
Geri
Love the picture of a perplexed Mary, for isn’t this a most perplexing story. If it were not so, the whole creation would believe it! I love Mother Theresa’s comment. It can and should be so easy to keep Christmas throughout the year.
Merry and blessed Christmas to you!
Jacqueline
Merry Christmas, sweet Geri! I love and appreciate you, sister and friend! I can’t wait to meet you one day in Heaven!
Hugs,
Jacque
Noreen
Dear One, A powerful post, especially at this time of year. I have several friends who have lost husband during the Christmas season and it is so difficult for them to continue on without their beloved husbands.
I always love coming by, we have so many things in common and I’m always encouraged by your posts.
New Year’s Blessings to you.
Noreen
Jacqueline
On, dear Noreen,
It is a special blessing to hear from you…so encouraging. Thank you! I am so thankful that the Lord uses what He shows me to do. It is all Him and I am thankful I can share His truths. I am also so sad for so many who have lost loved ones…there are many who are crying out and need to know that Jesus loves them and offers them hope. Even as those who know the hope in Christ still need to re-hear the truth of His redemption and grace in our weaknesses. I am praying with you, special friend, and may the Lord pour out His comfort, peace, and full measure of mercy on us all.