The Destructive Purpose of the Incarnation
Theme: As a child of God, you must pursue godliness because of the hope of Christmas
Text: 1 John 3:1-2
One: As a child of God...
- In repentance and faith, we are adopted into God's family
Two: ...You must pursue godliness...
- Purify yourself, even as Christ is pure
Three: ...Because of the hope of Christmas
- Christ has made victory possible
- Christ came to destroy the works of the devil
So Many Questions
Series: Christmas
Text: Luke 1
Theme: Are you trusting your gracious God?
Zechariah's Question – How will I know this?
- Rooted in doubt
- Highlights impossibility
Mary's Question – How will this be?
- Rooted in faith
- Highlights moral concern
Conclusions
- The Christian life will produce questions.
- Anchor your questions to faith.
- Begin answering your questions with the nature of God. (Remember the angel's parting words – "Nothing is impossible with God")
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.
~ Luke 1:46-48