The Purpose of Christmas
11/30/2008 Filed in: General
The Purpose of Christmas
(Luke 2:8-10)
Luke 2:8-10 (NIV) There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people."
1. The First Purpose of Christmas is Celebration!
Why do we celebrate?
- God loves us! John 3:16
- God is with us! Hebrews 13:5
- God is for us! John 3:17
2. The Second Purpose of Christmas is Salvation! Luke 2:11
What is salvation?
- Saved from my sin Matthew 1:21
- Saved for a purpose 2 Timothy 1:9
- Saved by God's grace Ephesians 2:8-9
3. The Third Purpose of Christmas is Reconciliation!
What kind of peace does Jesus give?
- Peace with God (spiritual) Romans 5:1
- Peace of God (emotional) Philippians 4:6-7
- Peace with each other (relational) Matthew 5:9; Acts 10:35
(Luke 2:8-10)
Luke 2:8-10 (NIV) There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people."
1. The First Purpose of Christmas is Celebration!
Why do we celebrate?
- God loves us! John 3:16
- God is with us! Hebrews 13:5
- God is for us! John 3:17
2. The Second Purpose of Christmas is Salvation! Luke 2:11
What is salvation?
- Saved from my sin Matthew 1:21
- Saved for a purpose 2 Timothy 1:9
- Saved by God's grace Ephesians 2:8-9
3. The Third Purpose of Christmas is Reconciliation!
What kind of peace does Jesus give?
- Peace with God (spiritual) Romans 5:1
- Peace of God (emotional) Philippians 4:6-7
- Peace with each other (relational) Matthew 5:9; Acts 10:35