Santa Claus might steal the spotlight at Christmas, flashing his jolly grin and doling out presents—if you’ve been good, of course. But the Bible invites us to a far more thrilling truth: the ultimate gift-giver isn’t Santa, it’s Jesus. And here’s the twist—you’ll never be “good enough” to earn God’s favour. As Ephesians 2:8 reminds us, the ecstatic joy of salvation is an unearned, irresistible gift from God.
The good news of Jesus – the gospel – is a dazzling, life-changing message that completely outshines the tame, checklist morality of Santa. By living the perfect life we couldn’t live and dying the death we deserved, Jesus lavishes love on sinners – yes, those of us squarely on the naughty list. If you’re human, congratulations: you qualify.
Church isn’t a club for “good people.” Christians are just like everyone else, with one key difference – they’ve recognised their need for a Saviour. And by God’s grace, they aim to live a life that matters, making a real difference in the world around them.
Curious to know more about Jesus, the Christian faith, and just how fiercely He loves you?
Swing by Wantage Baptist Church at the top of Mill Street. You’ll find a warm, welcoming crowd who love a good chat. We meet every Sunday at 10:30am, with spaces for babies, children, and teens. Stick around afterwards for tea or coffee and make some new connections.
And if you ever want to dive deeper or talk about where you are in life, ask for Jez, our pastor—he’d be delighted to meet you and have a conversation that could change everything