Am I Observing Christmas—or Worshiping Christ? The Theology of 'O Come, All Ye Faithful'

In this final Advent music episode, Nicole Unice explores the beloved hymn “O Come, All You Faithful” as a powerful invitation—not just to celebrate Christmas, but to respond to it. Rather than merely observing the season, listeners are invited to come, behold, adore, and worship Christ as the center of the Christmas story. Drawing from Scripture across the Old and New Testaments, Nicole unpacks how this hymn calls us into joyful worship, faithful perseverance, and intentional participation in the life of Christ. This episode closes the Christmas hymns series with a reminder that true joy is found not in tradition alone, but in worshiping Jesus as Lord.

Key Takeaways / Learning Points

• Joy is a posture of worship, not just a feeling

• Jesus is not just part of the Christmas story—He is the center of it

• Worship is the natural response to beholding Christ

• Faithfulness means continuing to receive God’s love, even in imperfection

• Christmas invites us to actively respond, not passively observe

• When we adore Christ, our hearts find true rest and alignment

Bible Verses Referenced

Psalm 100:1–2 – Worship the Lord with joy
https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/100-1.html

Micah 5:2 – The prophecy of Bethlehem
https://www.biblestudytools.com/micah/5-2.html

Matthew 2 – The Magi worship Jesus
https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/2.html

Luke 2:8–20 – Angels announce Christ’s birth
https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/2-8.html

John 1:1–14 – The Word became flesh
https://www.biblestudytools.com/john/1-14.html

Colossians 1:15–17 – Christ supreme over creation
https://www.biblestudytools.com/colossians/1-15.html

Revelation 5:12 – Worthy is the Lamb
https://www.biblestudytools.com/revelation/5-12.html

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Christmas Eve Family Liturgy
  https://nicoleunice.com/christmas

• Hymn: “O Come, All You Faithful”

• Author Quote: C.S. Lewis

  “Christianity, if false, is of no importance, but if true, of infinite importance.”

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