The Truth

BY: DR. FOREST LEWIS

When I first read the comments of the Archbishop of Canterbury regarding the Three Wise Men who paid homage to Jesus Christ, I simply brushed off his words as those of another picayune little man seeking his 15-minutes of fame on the world's stage!

As I thought more about Dr. Rowan Williams' insulting remarks, I decided that his comments would not go unchallenged. Williams said the Christmas Story of the Three Wise Men was nothing more than, "Legend." In other words, the story is a myth: Or to put it another way, the "Over Active Imagination Of A Christian Zealot." I don't know about you, but I was taught in church that the bible is the infallible word of "God." Man wrote the bible, at the urging of the Holy Spirit. In other words, man was the "Secretary, And God Was The One Doing The Dictating." If the bible is the purported word of God and I say that it is, than we who say we are believers should believe that, "God Does Not Lie."

Apparently, Dr. Williams believes that God is lying about the "The Wise Men." His argument is rather weak. According to Williams, "there was scant evidence for the Magi, and none at all that there were three of them, or that they were Kings."  The word Magi refers to the Three Wise Men. Williams notes the gospel of Matthew (Chapter two, verses, 1-12) doesn't explain where the Magi came from. He said, "they were astrologers, wise men, priests from somewhere outside the Roman Empire, that's all we're really told. Anything else was legend. It works quite well,  legend."

I don't know what source Dr. Williams used, but I went to "The Word." Matthew chapters, 1-2 declares:

"Now, when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the King, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. Saying, where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and come to worship him"

There is "Nowhere" in this chapter that describes "The Three Wise Men," other than, "The Three Wise Men." They are not called astrologers or priests as noted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Why is this important? It is important because the bible says, "God Is Not The Author Of Confusion." Satan is said to be the one who creates confusion. The Archbishop creates quite a bit of confusion with his mischaracterization of the status of "The Three Wise Men."

The Three Wise Men came from the east. What is so difficult about discerning the point of their origin. All the Archbishop has to do is pull out a map. After that, he can do research on the gifts that the Three Wise Men brought to the "King Of Kings." They brought with them:

* Gold

* Frankincense

* Myrrh

These expensive gifts should tell the Archbishop approximately where the Three Wise Men hailed from. Now consider this for a moment. Matthew, chapter two, verse eleven:

"And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down and worshiped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh"

Now, if the Three Wise Men are a legend as the Archbishop say they are, then, there was "Never A Jesus Christ." I say this because the bible says The Wise Men, met Jesus, "Face To Face." How could an entity(ies) that never existed meet Christ? Are you following me? By the way, the gifts that were given to Jesus were, (1) Rare, and (2) Very expensive. Where would astrologers and priests get the money for such expensive gifts? Unlike our narcissistic society, The Three Wise Men weren't interested in "Getting Their Fifteen Minutes Of Fame." They were there to worship the "Greatest King Who Has Ever Lived." So, there was no need to tell us their names, or their country of origin. Dr. Williams could learn a thing or two from the gentle conduct of these honorable men!

For the record, the gifts bestowed upon the Christ Child were typical of those given to "Kings." If you look into the Old Testament, and in First Kings, the Queen of Sheba is seen visiting King Solomon. She brings to King Solomon from her homeland of Ethiopia, "Gold And Spices(Frankincense)". During this time, wealthy individuals gave Kings these items, because they wanted to give their best "To Their Kings." Therefore, I am not surprised that "The Wise Men" brought the very best that money could buy to "King Jesus."

Many of you are probably wondering who is Dr. Rowan Wiliams? Suffice it to say that this man heads the world wide Episcopal church. He is ultra-liberal. Dr. Williams supports the ordination of women and "Gay Priests."

While this man is attacking the Christian faith at this holy time of the year, someone needs to ask the "Good Doctor, Where Does It State In The Bible that, Women And Homosexuals Are To Be Ordained To Preach The Gospel of Jesus Christ?"

I don't know about you, but I will take the word of Christ Jesus over that of liberals like Dr. Rowan Williams.

Finally, Jesus warned those who follow him, "You Shall Know Them By The Fruits They Bear."

Please keep "Christ" in Christmas. Merry Christmast to one and all!

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