Nativity of Christ

The birth of our Lord took place at the time and place predicted by the prophets (Genesis 49:10; Isaiah 7:14; Jeremiah 31:15; Micah 5:2; Hag. 2:6-9; Dan. 9:24,25). Joseph and Mary were providentially led to go up to Bethlehem at this period, and there Christ was born (Matthew 2:1, 6; Luke 2:1, 7).

The exact year or month or day of his birth cannot, however, now be exactly ascertained. We know, however, that it took place in the “fulness of the time” (Galatians 4:4), i.e., at the fittest time in the world's history.

The general consensus among chronologists is that Jesus Christ was not actually born in 0 B.C, but rather about 3 B.C.

More information

• Christmas, the true meaning (includes many questions and answers about the events surround the birth of Christ)
• Summary of the events at Christ’s birth (in our “God’s Story” section)
• Myths about Christ’s birth

About the biblical people

• Mary, the mother of Jesus
• Virgin
• Isn't the virgin birth of Jesus Christ mythological and scientifically impossible? Answer
• Is Jesus Christ a man, or is he God? Answer
• Mary's other children
• Joseph
• Elizabeth
• Magi
• Incarnation of God
• Jesus
• Questions-and-Answers about Jesus Christ
• Christ
• Messiah
• How do we know that Jesus was the Messiah? Answer
• List of Messianic prophecies fulfilled by Jesus Christ

About the biblical places

• Bethlehem
• Nazareth
• Jerusalem