Many hymns sung in the Christmas season have their roots in the Bible and the gospel message. How well do you know these carols? Have fun taking this brief quiz to find out. Encourage your family, friends, and social media followers to try their hand at it, too.
“…Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth…” (O Holy Night)
— For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Romans 3:23-24 (MEV)
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“…Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan’s pow’r
When we were gone astray…” (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)
— But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. Galatians 4:4-5 (ESV)
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“…Glory to the new-born King!
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled…” (Hark the Herald Angels Sing)
— For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 (EHV)
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