Most churches emphasize the birth of Jesus Christ during the season of Advent. Some are well organized in graphics, themes, or campaigns. Others are more casual in their approach. But for all of those who are pointing to the birth of Christ this season, it is critical that we are working a theologically robust Christmas liturgy.
Of course the Incarnation is the theological emphasis, but while many push the doctrine it’s easy to miss the forest for the trees. I’d like to offer four principles that will help to guide and guard our Christmas worship gatherings, while allowing for our differences in lesser matters.
