When Santa Learned the Gospel
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"The gospel told how Jesus died our death to pay the price.
To reconcile us all to God - both naughty and the nice.
This offer was a real gift, unlike presents 'neath the tree.
It was not earned by being good. God offered it for free."
Follow Santa's journey in this unique Christmas fable as he learns about Jesus' message of grace for sinners, and compares it to the message he teaches.
"A child’s understanding of salvation can get so very distorted by the works righteousness that is neatly packaged in the character of our present day Santa. The message of the holiday becomes “be good or Santa won’t bring you any presents.” This is a direct contradiction to how God interacts with us. This book doesn’t shy away from clearly stating the fallen nature of every man, woman, and child. The free gift of salvation is so much sweeter when a child realizes that he/she cannot earn it and that he/she doesn’t deserve it, but that God, who is rich in mercy extends it to even the worst among us. What a wonderful representation of just how much better Jesus is than Santa."
—Kristin Stiles
"When Santa Learned the Gospel is saved from preachiness by Camilleri’s gentle humour, the strength of the two main characters, the playful, unforced rhymes, and the stunning illustrations. The message of Santa turns out to be a brilliant way to explain the goodness of the gospel, and the true gospel is described with clarity. This book is a wonderful antidote to the tidal wave of Santa that kids absorb every Christmas, and will be greatly appreciated by parents who want their kids to grasp the difference between Santa’s message and the gospel."
—Jean Williams, The Gospel Coalition Australia
Format: Paperback