Another Musick-al note: # 31
Jesus came into the world as a baby (Matthew 1:18-25). Paul declared that in the fullness of time, God sent his Son into the world to redeem the lost (Galatians 4:4). JOY TO THE WORLD, THE LORD HAS COME. Jesus lived in this world, taught lessons of wisdom and truth, then gave His life as an atonement for our sins (Romans 5:11). When one sins there is a penalty to pay. God declared in Ezekiel 18:4 that the soul who sins will surely die. Jesus’ own earthly ancestors did not accept Him but all who do receive Him are given the right to become a child of God (John 1:11-14). Jesus died for every person (Hebrews 2:9) paying the penalty for us. On the third day He rose from the grave and is now seated at God’s right hand on His throne (Hebrews 12:2). Having been made perfect Jesus is now the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him (Hebrews 5:8). Jesus is alive today. He sits at the right hand of God on His throne in heaven and is the head of His body, the church (Ephesians 1:22). All who obey Him become children of God (Galatians 3:26-27) and are added to His body, the church (Acts 2:47, Ephesians 1:22-23).
While the Scriptures record the birth of Christ, no mention is made that a day be set aside to celebrate His birth as a religious holy day. His birth was announced to shepherds with angels singing in glorious chorus the glad tidings that God had begun the final act of redeeming mankind. Jesus life, death and resurrection fulfilled every prophecy of God’s Word from creation to His death. Through His apostles and teachers, God has revealed His will for man to follow His Son until the end of time. We can be assured that God will fulfill all the prophecies concerning the end, judgment and eternal existence. Rejoice then that Christ has come and obey His will that our eternal existence will be with Him. Gordon
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