Your eternal destiny hinges on how you answer them. If you get the answers wrong, your eternal destiny will be separation from God. If you get the answers right, you will spend eternity in heaven. What does it matter? It matters an awful lot. Read More ...
B. John was an eye-witness of the things Jesus did, as others were. John was one of the first disciples and was with Jesus almost the entire length of his earthly ministry. He’s an expert on who Jesus is and what he did. Read More ...
This message is good tidings of great joy if you believe in Jesus. If you have not believed in Jesus, you should do that. For those of us who have accepted that message, Jesus’ birth should be the heart and center of our Christmas celebration. The Savior, Christ the Lord, has been born. Read More ...
Christmas is a celebration of the fact that Jesus “came unto his own.” It’s a great tragedy that Jesus’ own people did not receive him. But even though they didn’t, we can receive him; anyone can receive Jesus through repentance and faith. And if we do, we become the children of God. That’s very good news, and it’s a message worth celebrating. Read More ...
And if we acknowledge Jesus as the king, we also recognize that he is the sovereign ruler of our lives. We submit to him and obey his will for our lives. We recognize his authority over us as our king. Read More ...
C. Really, it’s only Christians who have the right to celebrate this holiday. Those who don’t know the Lord have nothing to celebrate. Jesus is not their savior. They are still lost, blind, and dead in transgressions and sins. They don’t enjoy any of the benefits that come from knowing Christ as Lord and Savior. They have no hope and are without God in the world. Read More ...
Our deepest sense of wonder should be reserved for Christmas celebrated as the coming of Immanuel, God with us. The marvel of the incarnation ought to captivate us during the Christmas season and throughout the year. Read More ...
Before God made one molecule of matter, before one photon of light began shining, he had a plan to save sinful man. From eternity past, God had a plan and a purpose that required Jesus to be born, to live a sinless life, to suffer, and to die for our sins. Read More ...
H. The Deity of Christ is a very important Christian doctrine. Jesus is God; he’s the 2nd Person of the Trinity. That baby in the manger was the Creator of the universe. Genuine Christianity affirms this great truth. Anyone denying the deity of Christ is outside the boundaries of the Christian faith. Read More ...
The Poverty Carol reminds us that Jesus welcomes humble, broken people. He was born in very humble surroundings to poor parents. His first days were spent in a feeding trough most likely surrounded by farmyard animals. The Bible assures us that Jesus sympathizes with us in our weaknesses. He understands the human condition. He’s well aware that we are broken, sinful people. When we come to him humbly and repentantly, he will welcome us warmly. Read More ...