Luke 2:1-14 KJV And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
- Let’s keep the Sanctity Christmas.
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Sanctity: the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly. Sanctification: set apart as or declare holy; consecrate.
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Pagan: (especially in historical contexts) a person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main or recognized religions.
John 3:16 KJV 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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For God so loved. • God is one trial this day, Is God as good and Jesus. • So many see God as a law giver, rule maker. • When God is LOVE..
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For God so loved The World. • Not just the righteous • Not just those who loved him back • Not just church goers • We all stand equal at the foot of The Cross. • We don’t need to judge others we are all sinners in need of GRACE.
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God so loved the World that He gave His only Son. • Jesus is the expression of God’s Love • Jesus is the essence of God’s love, he coexist with His father eternal and equal. • Jesus is God’s gift to us. The word Grace means to give freely.
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Whoever believes in Him. • WHOEVER this may be the most important verse in the Bible-Whoever. • THE INVITATION IS FOR WHOEVER..
• Believes. This involves personal faith based on personal revelation. Like the soldier at the cross “Surely this was the son of God”
• Jesus dies for Your sin not just the worlds sin.
The Result of faith:
- What will not happen- you will not perish.
- What will happen- You will have everlasting life!