Nathan W. Bingham

Sproul, of course, quotes from Christmas carols.

You retell the Christmas story as you trace the seed through the Old Testament.

And you include scripture readings covering the Christmas story in three acts, promise, fulfillment, and reflection.

There is more which we'll get to.

But how do you describe this book when someone asks you?

You mentioned children, and there's a lot of nostalgia when it comes to Christmas.

It's easy for us to think of Christmas as the most wonderful time of the year.

But why can Christmas be a sad time for some people, whether Christian or an unbeliever?

So just explain for our listeners, how does Jesus, the Son of God, bring peace between God and man?

I love this line from you, Dr. Nichols.

You say, according to the Apostle Paul's account, this infant, this is Jesus, this infant created all things.

This infant created his own manger.

And this infant, this king, brings peace on earth, ultimate and permanent peace.

Hopefully Christians think about the Incarnation often.

But at the very least, every year at Christmas, they're thinking about this.

But in your estimation, do you think Christians don't marvel enough at the wonder of Christmas?

If you're just joining us, I'm speaking with Dr. Stephen Nichols about his book, Peace, Classic Readings for Christmas.

And Dr. Nichols, you dedicate this book to your three children.

As the author of many books, why this book in particular as one you dedicate to your children?

Speaking of family, Christmas is a time where many families have their own traditions, and you include two significant traditions from church history in this book, Peace.