Each year our family, along with Christmas Cards, sends out a newsletter, part of which is a Gospel presentation. As in the past, I decided to post the Gospel part of our newsletter.
Christmas is the
celebration of the historical event of the birth of Jesus Christ. He is not
just any man but He is God in flesh. He entered into our world 2,000 years ago.
His purpose was to become one of us so that He would display the perfection and
holiness of God and through His work of living perfectly and dying on the cross
for our sins, all who repent and trust
in Him would be saved from the righteous judgment of God.
So, Christmas is
supposed to be the time of year where we celebrate the birth of Christ. But,
unfortunately, it's become a commercial holiday rather than a religious one.
Christmas is mostly known as a time for businesses to make money, for people to
give gifts, for children to be excited, for parties, etc. The "reason for
the season" is supposed to be Jesus, not gifts, not parties, and not
watching "the big game." Of course, having celebrations,
attending parties, and watching the big game is not wrong. It's just that the
meaning of Christmas is supposed to be a recognition of and appreciation of the
birth of the One who loves us and died for us in our place.
Anyone
can understand Christmas in just three sentences: (1) I am a sinner. (2) As a
sinner I need a Savior. (3) Jesus Christ is that Savior.
Three sentences!
So, the best way to celebrate Christmas is to repent of your sins and believe
on Jesus as your Savior. If you have never done that, then this is a great time
of the year in which to believe on Him.
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