CHRISTMAS IS COMING

"The very purpose of Christ's coming into the world was that he might offer up his life as a sacrifice for the sins of men. He came to die. This is the heart of Christmas." -Rev. Billy Graham

Isaiah 9:6, For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Christ birth in a manger was just the beginning of His earthly ministry. He came to live. He came to serve. He came to die. He came to save sinners. He came to save you! Are you saved this morning?

SEPARATED AT BIRTH

Christ and we will never be one until we and our sin are two.–Spurgeon

And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. Ephesians 5:11

            At our spiritual birth, we are separated from our sin. We do not have to continue to live in sin because Jesus set us free from it. We are a new creation, created in Christ Jesus! How is this possible? We have a new nature and that nature is God’s righteousness!

            Child of God, quit sinning! You have been set free from sin and you don’t have to continue therein! I am reminded what Paul said, “What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.” Romans 6:15

YE MUST BE BORN AGAIN!

It’s in the mysteries of God, man is made into God’s own image.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:3

Standing before Nicodemus Jesus said, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Jesus could see the confusion and bewilderment on Nicodemus’ face so much so that He had to explain His comments further. So, Jesus said, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” Jesus told Nicodemus; obviously you must be born just like every other person in this world, of flesh and blood. The He goes on to explain the second birth, salvation. Without the second birth no one will enter into Heavens gates. The second birth is why Jesus came. The second birth is why He died. The second birth is why He arose from the grave. The second birth is why He lives today!

Here it is one more time for you; “Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.” John 3:7

HE’S HERE! HE’S HERE!

All my theology is reduced to this narrow compass-Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. –Alexander

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John 1:14

I rejoice with other Christians around the globe this morning with the celebration of the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ. As we remember His birth let us not forget His return. He came as the humble Lamb of God but will return as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. The Blessed hope of His return has brought joy to Christians down through the ages! Rejoice in His birth today but don’t forget He’s coming back! I am longing to say, “He’s here! He’s here!  

THE DAY BEFORE…

T’was the night before Christmas and many were anticipating the birth of The Saviour, some believed a lie, and some didn’t care.

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John 1:14

    Stop and imagine for a moment what the day before Jesus’ birth was like. Can you imagine the excitement of Mary and Joseph? Can you imagine the joy of Zacharias and Elizabeth? Can you imagine the anticipation of The Wise Men? Many were expecting the Saviour to come but how many were prepared for His arrival? How many were looking for Him? How many were looking for Him to come as a babe wrapped in a manger?

            Such as it is on this Christmas Eve. Many say they are looking for Jesus to return but they are looking in the wrong places. Their eyes have gone astray looking to false gods of this world leading them straight to Hell. Why don’t you GET UP, GET READY, and GO TO CHURCH on this Christmas Eve to find out the real way to Heaven? “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9