The Greatest Gift Ever

How many times have you heard it said that people are missing the true message of Christmas? Well, most folk do miss the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas is not about feasting and frolicking. Christmas is about the Lord Jesus Christ and His mission to save the souls of men.

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 He wasn't "born" in Bethlehem.

No, Christ was not "born" in Bethlehem. The Lord Jesus Christ is eternal God, Who existed from eternity past along with God the Father and God the Holy Ghost.

The Scriptures tell us that the Lord Jesus was the creator of Heaven and Earth and that all things "were made by Him and for Him."

The Lord Jesus became incarnate at Bethlehem. In other words, He left Heaven and took on a body ... a body just like ours. The Bible puts it this way, "And the Word [Jesus] was made flesh, and dwelt among us ..." John 1:14

He came to Earth with a mission.

The Lord Jesus Christ left Heaven and came to Earth with a mission. He stated His mission clearly in Luke 19:10, "The Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost."

So, who was lost, what was going to happen to them, and why did The Lord Jesus care?

Firstly, all of mankind was lost. The Scriptures state quite plainly that "all have sinned." We all need a Saviour.
Secondly, the "wages of sin is death."  The unsaved will spend all of eternity in the horrible place of "the second death.
Thirdly, He loved us as only God can. Christ volunteered to bear our punishment because of His great love for us.

He fulfilled His mission.

On the cross of Calvary, the Lord Jesus Christ was heard to cry, "It is finished."

The Lord Jesus Christ had paid the penalty of our sin IN FULL by suffering the agonies of Hell in our place. The Scriptures say that "He became sin for us."  Having paid our sin debt, and having fulfilled His mission, He bowed His head and allowed His spirit to leave His body.

He rose from the dead.

The Lord Jesus was taken from the cross and placed into a borrowed tomb, but He didn't stay dead. The Lord rose from the dead on the third day just as He said He would.

He is coming again.

Having risen from the dead, the Lord Jesus spent 40 days walking the Earth and teaching His disciples. One day, as His disciples watched, He slowly ascended up to Heaven.

Jesus promised His disciples, "I will come again."

The Lord Jesus came to Earth the first time in humility and service. He will come the second time in glory and judgment.

Christmas and Easter are two chapters of the same story.

As you celebrate Christmas this year, remember the Babe of Bethlehem is "Almighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace."

We must conclude by reminding each of you, that while Christ did pay your sin debt for you that does not mean you will automatically go to Heaven. There are two conditions to salvation. Your sins are only forgiven when you turn to Christ in repentance and faith.