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 Let us tell you of our Savior - Jesus Christ.Who He Is . . . Jesus Christ is God, incarnate in human flesh. God became a man because mankind is sinful, separated from God, helpless, and if left to himself, hopelessly lost. God, in His mercy, did not forsake man in his helpless state. When Jesus came to earth 2,000 years ago, He completed the work of our redemption and reconciliation. Jesus Christ is completely God and completely man. [And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. (1 Timothy 3:16)]
Each Christmas we celebrate Jesus Christ's incarnation and birth. Jesus was conceived by the Holy Ghost and born of the virgin Mary! In other words, Jesus’ Father is God and His mother is human. Mary, was a righteous Jewish woman who trusted in God and obediently followed Him. Before Mary was married, and while she was still a virgin, God chose her to be the blessed mother of the Messiah! (See - Luke 1:26-38, Philippians 2:6-8.)
As a man, Jesus walked the dusty streets of Galilee and Judea, preaching, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. (Matthew 4:17) John the Baptist clearly identified Christ's person and purpose when he said of Jesus, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. (John 1:29)
Jesus is the expected Savior or Messiah, whose coming was prophesied by Isaiah seven centuries before His birth in Bethlehem. (See - Isaiah 53) Many Israelites believed that the Messiah would come as a political King and Conqueror who would deliver the Jewish people from their oppressors. They failed to realize that the real deliverance mankind needs is deliverance from the bondage of sin. Therefore, when Jesus came to earth as the lowly child of peasants, and did not seek to set up an earthly kingdom, or deliver the Jews from their physical oppressors, most of the Jewish people rejected Him as Messiah. [He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. (John 1:11-12)]What He Did . . .
While Jesus was on earth He healed the sick, fed the hungry, and even raised the dead. However, His ultimate purpose in coming to earth was to lay His life down as the perfect and only sacrifice for mankind. [For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. ...God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. (Romans 5:6, 8-9)]
The religious leaders refused to believe that Jesus was the Christ. His claim to be the Messiah convicted and enraged them. So by subtlety and deception, they illegally arrested and tried Jesus for blasphemy. They then delivered Him to the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, seeking his crucifixion. Because Pontius Pilate feared that the corruption in his administration would be exposed by the angry leaders of the Jews, he, though finding no fault in Jesus, authorized the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. (See - John 19:4-16) (Crucifixion was a violent and brutal means of capital punishment used by the Romans on non-citizens to keep subjugate provinces in fear. The condemned person was nailed to a cross through the wrists and ankles. He was then left to slowly suffocate by the buildup of fluids in his lungs.) However, it must be clearly understand that Jesus' life was not taken from Him. [...I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. (John 10:17-18)] Jesus willingly laid down His life as the perfect and only sacrifice for the sin of all mankind. [For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. (2 Corinthians 5:21)] (See also -Matthew 26:47-27:66)
With the crucifixion of Jesus, the religious leaders thought they would disprove His claim to be Christ. The opposite was the actual result. On the cross, Jesus finished the work of redemption. Three days later, He rose from the dead as absolute proof that Messiah had come and had brought deliverance; everlasting deliverance from the curse of Adam's sin. [Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 9:22)]
Jesus is the risen Savior, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father in Heaven as the believers advocate. (See - 1 John 2:1, Luke 24, and John 20 & 21)
So what does all this mean to you and me? It means we have a SAVIOR! It means we do not have to go through this life hopeless, lonely, afraid, and in the bondage of sin. It means we have an eternal home in heaven provided by Jesus Christ. It means we have a God who loves us and gave His only begotten Son for our salvation. [For 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)]Think about it! The very God who created us also died for our sins. He didn't have to do this for us. But because of His great love, He willingly laid His life down for you and me. Jesus' work of redemption is the only thing that is able to bridge the gap between a holy, almighty God and sinful man. Dear one, do you sense your need before God for Christ's redemption? Are you ready to call upon Jesus Christ in simple faith for forgiveness? Men cannot save themselves! Attempting to do good works, or religious devotion, or any other spiritual effort is wholly powerless to save a sinner. Jesus is the only Savior. He alone offers salvation. If you are ready to receive salvation, the following steps can help you come to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus said, all that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. (John 6:37)
How Jesus Can Be Your Savior . . .First: Acknowledge and grieve over the sins you have committed, understanding that they have separated you from God and will doom you to everlasting damnation if God’s remedy is not received. Salvation and everlasting life are the free gifts of God through Jesus Christ, but every individual sinner must seek and receive His gifts by faith. [If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. (1 John 1:8)]
Second: Repent of your sins. Repentance means “to turn from.” You must decide for yourself that you no longer want to go your own way (our way is the way of sin.) Though God gives us grace to make this decision, He will not make this decision for us. [Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. (Acts 3:19) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)]
Third: Believe on Jesus Christ, recognizing that His finished work is your only hope, and receive His salvation by calling upon His name. [But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. (John 1:12)]
Fourth: Proclaim or confess to others that you have accepted Christ's work of redemption for your life and have become a Christian. [If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Romans 10:9-10)]If you have taken these simple, life changing steps, the angels of heaven are rejoicing over you! (See - Luke 15:10) Begin reading the Bible faithfully and contact a local Christian church that preaches the word of God. This will help you become grounded in the faith. If you are having difficulty finding a church, our church can help. Congratulations, dear Christian, you are a new creation in Christ Jesus! [Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17)]
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Morning Worship:
Sunday, 9:30am
Church Fellowship:
Sunday, 10:40am
Sunday School:
Sunday, 11:00am
Evening Worship:
Sunday, 6:00pm
Prayer/Bible Study:
Wednesday, 7:00pm
Youth Meeting:
Wednesday, 7:00pm
(Children's services vary. Please call ahead for service/activity times.) ***Church Info
Service Times
Morning Worship:
Sunday, 9:30am
Church Fellowship:
Sunday, 10:40am
Sunday School:
Sunday, 11:00am
Evening Worship:
Sunday, 6:00pm
Prayer/Bible Study:
Wednesday, 7:00pm
Youth Meeting:
Wednesday, 7:00pm
(Children's services vary. Please call ahead for service/activity times.) ***Church Info
Service Times
Morning Worship:
Sunday, 9:30am
Church Fellowship:
Sunday, 10:40am
Sunday School:
Sunday, 11:00am
Evening Worship:
Sunday, 6:00pm
Prayer/Bible Study:
Wednesday, 7:00pm
Youth Meeting:
Wednesday, 7:00pm
(Children's services vary. Please call ahead for service/activity times.) ***Church Info
Service Times
Morning Worship:
Sunday, 9:30am
Church Fellowship:
Sunday, 10:40am
Sunday School:
Sunday, 11:00am
Evening Worship:
Sunday, 6:00pm
Prayer/Bible Study:
Wednesday, 7:00pm
Youth Meeting:
Wednesday, 7:00pm
(Children's services vary. Please call ahead for service/activity times.)
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