
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Examining the Evidence of Christmas
Dec 1, 2025
Lee Strobel, a former atheist turned bestselling author and legal editor, dives deep into the historical truths behind Christmas. He discusses the nativity accounts in Luke and Matthew, addressing skepticism about miracles like the virgin birth. Strobel also debunks alleged pagan parallels and explores why December 25th was chosen as the date for Christmas. With a personal touch, he shares how the faith of a family impacted his journey and encourages Christians to use the season as an opportunity to share the gospel.
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Early Gospel Sources Are Complementary
- Strobel argued the Gospel birth accounts are complementary and rely on early, investigative sources like Luke and Matthew.
- He highlighted Mark and John's references as additional early testimony to something unusual about Jesus' birth.
Delgado Family's Life-Changing Generosity
- Lee Strobel described meeting the Delgado family while reporting on Chicago's poorest families before Christmas.
- Their generosity and faith moved him from intellectual curiosity to longing for the relational reality of Jesus.
Earliest Creeds Strengthen Historicity
- Creeds embedded in the New Testament predate the Gospels and can be dated within months of Jesus' death.
- That immediacy makes legend formation unlikely and strengthens the historical claim of the resurrection.




