Faith Facts

• This Christmas season, more people are open to exploring the Bible and the story of Jesus Christ.
• The birth of Christ offers hope, peace, and purpose in the midst of life’s struggles and disappointments.
• Reading the Bible together can be a powerful way to introduce others to the message of salvation found in the Gospel accounts of Matthew and Luke.

Many gifts and decorations fill the stores during Christmas, but few point to the true story of Christ’s birth. As our world faces hardship, the hope found in Scripture shines brighter than any holiday tradition.

“A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices.”

While festivities can sometimes bring stress or sadness, the nativity story brings comfort and addresses our deepest needs. The miracle of Emmanuel—God with us—reminds us of God’s love reaching into our broken world.

Jesus, born in humble circumstances, came as the light of the world to offer forgiveness and everlasting life. His arrival marked a new beginning for all who trust in Him.

This season is an invitation to share the life-giving message of Christ with those around us. Many are searching for meaning, and God calls us to guide them toward the truth with grace and courage.

Opening the Bible with friends, family, or newcomers can change lives, as seen in churches where such simple acts build faith and relationships. This Christmas, let us offer the greatest gift—introducing others to the Gospel and the love of our Savior.

Read more at Premier Christianity

Faith Facts

• Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against developers of a planned Muslim-focused community, alleging violations of Texas securities laws.
• The project, now called The Meadow, was accused of soliciting investment through unregistered securities and of misleading investors about the exclusivity and intent of the community.
• A state agency later found the investments did not meet the legal definition of securities, leading to a dispute with Paxton’s office.

Texas stands on the front lines to defend the rule of law and protect families from fraudulent schemes. The lawsuit seeks to hold all parties accountable for any actions that contravene Texas standards of business and community stewardship.

Paxton declared,

“The leaders behind EPIC City have engaged in a radical plot to destroy hundreds of acres of beautiful Texas land and line their own pockets. I will relentlessly bring the full force of the law against anyone who thinks they can ignore the rules and hurt Texans. The unlawful land project known as EPIC City will be stopped, and those responsible will be barred from ever creating another fraudulent operation like this again.”

Faith-driven citizens are called to stand for integrity and transparency in all community endeavors. Our nation’s values must anchor every development, ensuring honesty, lawful conduct, and wise stewardship of the land for future generations.

Read the full report at The Christian Post

Faith Facts

• Kirk Cameron has shared his belief that non-believers will cease to exist rather than face eternal torment in hell, challenging the traditional doctrine.
• Key Bible verses such as John 3:16 and Matthew 10:28 offer scriptural support for conditional immortality, the idea that only believers receive eternal life.
• This perspective, though not widely held, is gaining attention and prompts deeper reflection on God’s justice and mercy.

Kirk Cameron’s evolving view about the nature of hell has prompted discussion among Christians, highlighting differing biblical interpretations. His stance, known as annihilationism, contrasts with the more common belief in eternal conscious punishment for the unrepentant.

Some believers who struggle with the idea of endless suffering have found peace in reading Scripture that seems to suggest the wicked will simply be no more. Verses from Psalms and Job use vivid imagery describing the fate of unbelievers as being swept away or extinguished.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

New Testament passages, including Christ’s words in Matthew and references in Revelation, support the understanding that the soul and body may face ultimate destruction in hell, rather than ceaseless agony.

Daniel 2:2 also points to a distinction between everlasting life and contempt, suggesting that the shame of unbelievers is not unending suffering but a final, just result of rejecting salvation.

Though the teaching of conditional immortality remains a minority view among evangelicals, it is biblically reasoned and appeals to many searching for an understanding of God’s justice that aligns with His love.

Believers are called to compassionately share the Gospel, addressing doubts about eternal punishment by turning to Scripture and grace. Standing on biblical truth, Christians can offer hope rooted in God’s character and redeeming love.

For a thoughtful look at this debate, read more here:

Kirk Cameron’s View of Hell is Controversial, But I Think He’s Right