The Briefing with Albert Mohler

Friday, December 19, 2025

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Dec 19, 2025
Dive into Christmas reflections as Dr. Mohler shares his favorite hymns and their significance. Explore the historical roots of Santa Claus and the importance of honesty in celebrations. He discusses Mary’s pivotal role in Christianity and challenges the notion of her perpetual virginity. Also, learn how Christmas relates to the regulative principle of worship. Finally, uncover the profound truth of the incarnation, reminding us that the Word became flesh.
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INSIGHT

Power Of Hymnody In Worship

  • Singing captures theological truth in a way spoken words cannot.
  • Albert Mohler emphasizes hymns as central to declaring the incarnation and joy of Christmas.
ADVICE

Choose Advent Hymns Intentionally

  • Rehearse Advent hymns that connect promise and fulfillment.
  • Mohler recommends O Come, O Come, Emmanuel and Come Thou Long Expected Jesus for congregational worship.
INSIGHT

Santa Is A Cultural Mixture

  • The Santa Claus figure mixes historic, linguistic and commercial elements.
  • Mohler notes St. Nicholas existed but modern Santa is heavily shaped by cultural and commercial forces.
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