On December 30, 1896, Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal, the greatest man of the Malayan race, was shot to death at Bagumbayan (present day Luneta or Rizal park), Manila, by a firing squad of native soldiers, on the accusation of political conspiracy and sedition, and rebellion against the Spanish government in the Philippines.
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” (John 14:1, NKJV)
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28, NKJV)
“Bless the Lord, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits..” (Psalm 103:1-2, NKJV)
“For my eyes have seen Your salvation
Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.” (Luke 2:30-32, NKJV)
The word “virgin” in Greek is παρθένοϛ (Parthenos), “a marriageable maiden”, or “a woman who has never had sexual intercourse with a man.”
He did not begin to exist at Christmas! Jesus has always existed! What we celebrate at Christmas is his incarnation. The Word becoming flesh! God becoming man!
“Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (Luke 2:14, NKJV)
The Pax Romana (Roman Peace) was a period of relative peace, tranquility, stability and minimal expansion by military forces across the Roman Empire throughout the Mediterranean world.