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.
For many of
us, Christmas is one of our favorite times of the year. It is nice to get a
break from our normal routines and spend time with family and friends, although
this year that may not be possible. Many of us have special Christmas customs
and traditions, including decorations, meals, songs, and the exchanging of
gifts with loved ones. All of these things are very nice, but do they do not
convey the true meaning
of Christmas?
If we slow
down and strip away the layers of glitter, commercialism, and tradition that
surround the celebration of Christmas, the holiday’s true meaning becomes
easier to see. We may have a star on our tree that reminds us of the star which
the Wise Men followed two thousand years ago while seeking the child Jesus. And
we remember the message of the angel to the shepherds: “Unto
you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord” (Luke
2:11). Christmas is
the day that we celebrate the birth of the Christ—Jesus, the Son of
God.
What was
the reason Jesus left His home in Heaven to come to this world? Was it simply
to do good works, or to leave an example for us to follow? NO! It was much more
than that. “Christ Jesus came into the world to save
sinners” (1 Timothy 1:15). He came to deal once and for all
with the problem of sin that separates every one of us from God. You might say,
“But I’m not a sinner!” But have you ever lied or used God’s name in vain?
God’s standard of holiness leaves no room for imperfection, and His word is very
true when it says, “All have sinned, and come short of
the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).
Yes, we are all sinners, and the day is coming when “Every one
of us shall give account of himself to God” (Romans
14:12). On that day, will you measure up? We can know for sure, because God has
already declared what is required: “He that
believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son
shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him” (John 3:36).
Why is it
so important that we believe (put our trust) in Jesus? Because God has made it
clear that forgiveness of sins is not based on what we do for
Him—it’s based entirely on what He has done for us.
The gift of
eternal life was purchased when Jesus, the sinless sacrifice, died on the cross
for our sins (Romans 6:23). Now He is risen from the dead and offers
forgiveness and new life to everyone who approaches Him with a repentant heart
and trusts Him as their Savior.
Here is
where the true meaning of Christmas becomes clear to see. Christmas is all
about God’s great love for us and the priceless gift that He offers to all. If
you have never made Jesus your Savior, just follow this
A-B-C: ADMIT
your need of a Savior, BELIEVE
that Jesus died for you, and CALL
out to Him. He will save you!
“God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
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