Is Christmas fake?

 Obejection: 

In Matthew 1:16 we read: "And Jacob begot Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus who is called Christ." The term Christ or "anointed one" is used of every ruler of the Jews, be he good or bad. This term is used often in reference to David and Saul, and found in Psalm 18:50; 132:10; 1 Samuel 24:6,10; 1 Samuel 26:9 and 2 Samuel 1:14. We even find an example of this term being used in reference to a heathen king: "Thus says the Lord to His anointed, to Cyrus, whose right I have held..."

Response:

The term Christ in passive form, meaning "the one who is anointed." The nation of Israel used to pour oil on their prophets as a sign of consecration for a special task-namely, calling a people to the truth (1 Kings 19:16). Those consecrated in this way would be called "anointed ones" (1 Chronicles 16:22, Psalm 105:15).

Initially, the Jews used to anoint priests, such as Aaron and his children (Exodus 40:15, Numbers 3:3). Later, they anointed only chief priests (Exodus 29:29, Leviticus 16:32).

Objects were anointed to indicate their consecration to God's service. Jacob anointed the pillar at Bethel (Genesis 31:13). The tabernacle and its sacred utensils were also anointed (Exodus 30:26-28).

It is understandable that the term "The Christ of the Lord" can be applied to a king, for the Bible teaches us that it is the duty of every person to submit to rulers, because no ruler exists except by God's ordination. He who opposes a king rejects God's ordination, and such will bring judgement on himself (Romans 13:1-8).

As for Jesus, He was also called "Christ" because He was anointed with the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:18, John 1:32-33, Acts 4:27, 10:38). Thus, he was different from anyone else. He is also called "Messiah," and no created being shares this title with him.

Greatness, justice and wisdom are rightly attributed to God, but it is also permissible to attribute them to people who possess the qualities. Yet, when applied to God these terms take a superior meaning. The same is true of the term Christ. It was permissible to use it in reference to prophets, priests and judges, because these men were anointed with oil signify their consecration to service. But when applied to Christ, the word takes on another meaning-one which signifies that He is the eternal Word who took on bodily form, was anointed by the Holy Spirit, performed marvelous miracles, suffered, was crucified and buried, rose again, and ascended to heaven. One cannot refer to any other as "Christ" in that sense. It has become a proper name, applied to Him exclusively. When the term is used today, our minds are directed immediately to Jesus."

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