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Star of Bethlehem and the Wise Men

- How bright is the Star of Bethlehem?

- Why were the men from the East who followed the Bright Star called wise?

- Could there be substitutes for the gifts of GOLD, FRANKINCENSE, AND MYRRH?

 

Apr 02, 1997

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INTRODUCTION

 

The Christian religion may be classified into two:


CHRISTIANITY Yesterday as viewed in the first century.

 

CHRISTIANITY Today the type after the first century up to the present time which is divided into many or 1001 denominations.

 

Today, the word CHRISTIAN has become a generic term. People now are identified by their respective denominations. It is easy to say, "I AM A CHRISTIAN." But, which type?

 

Christianity of: Yesterday:

 

Paul Virgin Mary Mary Magdalene
Peter Matthew et al.
James

Mark

 

John

Luke

  

 

 

Christianity of: Today:

 

The Pope of Rome Rev. John Calvin Rev. Joseph Smith
Rev. Martin Luther Rev. Ellen G. White et al.
Rev. John Wesley Rev. Herbert Armstrong  

Rev. William Branham

Rev. Charles Russel