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There is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11). There is Born to You…. Savior : Deliverer, preserver Christ : Anointed one, Messiah (Psa. 2:1-2) Lord : Ruler, Master (Psa. 110:1-2). Isaiah 9:6. Men will Celebrate the Birth.
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There is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11)
There is Born to You… • Savior: Deliverer, preserver • Christ: Anointed one, Messiah (Psa. 2:1-2) • Lord: Ruler, Master (Psa. 110:1-2) Isaiah 9:6
Men will Celebrate the Birth • Not by the authority of the Savior • By the authority of men,Matt. 15: 7-9 (Col. 2:20-23) John 4:23-24
We all Need a Savior(Isa. 7:14; 9:6; Micah 5:2) • Some expect a Savior to save from financial crisis…political oppression …social injustice…poverty…disease… • Riches come and go, Jas. 1:9-11 • Oppression continues, Jas. 5:1-8 • Unjust governments exist, Matt. 22:17-21 • Poverty remains, Mark 14:7
We all Need a Savior(Isa. 7:14; 9:6; Micah 5:2) • Life is uncertain and brief,James 4:13-17 • We all need salvation from our sins(Romans 3:23; 6:23) • Otherwise we face just punishment,Ephesians 2:1-5
Make Room for the Savior(Luke 2:7) • Many hearts have no room for Savior • Hardness due to sin, Matt. 13:14-15 • Pride of self-sufficiency, Jno. 9:41 • Worldly cares, deceitfulness of riches and desire for other things, Mk. 4:19 • Self-righteousness, Lk. 18:9-14
Make Room for the Savior(Luke 2:7) • Room for the Savior requires… • Humble heart, Matt. 11:25-26 • Faithful, obedient life, Matt. 7:21-23 (Rev. 17:14)
Jesus is the Savior(Luke 2:6-7, 11; John 4:42) • Repentance and forgiveness of sins, Acts 5:31 • Sent by the Father, 1 Jno. 4:14 • Ordained by God, Isa. 9:6 • Child is born (humanity) • Son is given (deity), Isa. 7:14
Jesus is the Savior(Luke 2:6-7, 11; John 4:42) • Source of rule and peace, Isa. 9:7; Luke 2:13-14 • Eternal rule and His kingdom are established with “justice and righteousness”,Heb. 1:8-9 (Jer. 23:5-6)
Jesus is the Savior(Luke 2:6-7, 11; John 4:42) • Source of rule and peace, Isa. 9:7; Luke 2:13-14 • He alone has the power to save: Lord and Christ, Acts 2:36-38 • No other Savior, Acts 4:12; 13:23 • Saves his kingdom (church), Eph. 5:23
Tell about the Savior(Luke 2:8-20; 2 Tim. 1:8-11) • The Savior and his gospel is for all, 1 Tim. 4:10; 2 Tim. 2:2 • The Savior is our hope, Titus 2:13; Phil. 3:20 (1 Tim. 4:10) • Christians obtain this hope by remaining faithful,2 Pet. 1:10-11
Give Yourself to the Savior(Matthew 2:11) • Only then will Jesus save you, Matt. 11:28-30; Acts 2:36-38 • New creature in Christ, 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 4:17-24 • Give Him your heart…your body…your all to serve holiness and righteousness of truth
God has Given us a Savior! • How will you receive him? • “No room” due to a hard heart, pride, worldly cares…? • With a humble heart and an obedient life of faith?