The Chronology of Jesus Christ's birth is depicted in the first four books of the New Testament referred to as the canonical gospels.
The birth of Christ was predicted in the Old Testament books of the Bible. Determining the approximate date was established by evaluating the time frame based on the Jewish festivals and other events that were mentioned in the canonical gospels during that period.

• Jewish Calendar Months used in the Holy Bible

The exact year of Jesus birth has not been accurately established. Two possible time periods have been cited as the possible year (or sometime during these periods) of His birth.

• Ceasar Augustus orders first census

Possible Dates
May have been before 4 BC

• Jesus was born either before 4 BC (when Herod the Great died)  

Jesus was possibly born In 6 AD

• 6 AD (when the historical Census of Quirinius was undertaken). 

Why was Dec. 25 chosen?

• The traditional date, 25 December 1 BC, is a combination between a symbolic choice (for the day of the year) 
• Calculation of Dionysius Exiguus (for the year itself)."-Chronology of Jesus

Suggested Dates

• Traditional: birthc. 1 AD
• Suggested birth: Bethlehemc. 6
• Suggested birth (Latest). Quiriniuscensusc. 7

Reference: Chronology of Jesus/Wikipedia
Year of Birth/Wikipedia

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Memory Verse

Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:3

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Related Bible Study Links

On our site:

• The birth of Jesus Christ according to Matthew; Bible Study with Pop quiz

On other sites:​

• Chart depicting the life of Jesus in Chronological order
• Early Christian Writings/Gospel of the Hebrews http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/gospelhebrews.html