Because it has a very detailed account of the events leading to Jesus' birth. For example, it tells about Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel. This gives a sense of the miraculous nature of Jesus' coming into the world.
12 o'clock in the evening could be called midnight or midnight. According to the answer in document [1], midnight was 12 o'clock at night, and midnight was from 11 o'clock at night to 1 o'clock in the morning the next day. However, the document [2] mentioned that midnight referred to around midnight, which was the middle of the night, which was midnight. Therefore, midnight could be called midnight or midnight.
There was a little boy in Sunday school. The teacher was telling the story of Noah's Ark. When she asked the boy if he knew why Noah had to take two of every kind of animal, the boy said, 'Because God didn't want them to get lonely on the long trip, and also, it would be really boring with just one of each!' His innocent answer made everyone laugh and also made them think about the story in a new light.
One of the best gospel Christmas stories is the story of the birth of Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary, a virgin, was visited by the angel Gabriel who told her she would bear a son, Jesus. Joseph, her betrothed, was also visited in a dream and was told to take Mary as his wife. They traveled to Bethlehem where Jesus was born in a manger because there was no room at the inn. This story is central to the Christian celebration of Christmas as it represents the coming of the Savior.
One good gospel story is the parable of the Good Samaritan. A man was beaten and left on the side of the road. A priest and a Levite passed by but did not help. However, a Samaritan, who was despised by the Jews at that time, stopped, bandaged his wounds, and took care of him. This shows the importance of loving your neighbor regardless of differences.
The 'Gospel of Thomas' is not really a traditional 'fiction' book in the sense of a made - up story for entertainment. However, it is not part of the official Christian scripture. It was discovered among the Nag Hammadi library. It presents a collection of sayings that may or may not be directly from Jesus, and scholars have debated its authenticity and nature for a long time. So, in the context of being outside the accepted religious canon, it can be seen as having elements that are not based on the same level of historical and religious verification as the canonical gospels, which could be considered somewhat 'fictional' in that regard.
The essence of a gospel story is to spread the good news of faith and redemption. It usually includes accounts of miracles, parables, and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus for humanity's sins. These stories aim to inspire and bring people closer to God.
It depends. Some people find it very beneficial and enriching, while others may have different opinions based on their personal beliefs and expectations.