2 Corinthian 5:20-21
December 24th 2017, 4th Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
December 24th 2017, 4th Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
Christmas is the day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the only son of God.
Firstly, the birth of Christ had been prophesied. Ever since the salvation was told about in the beginning of Creation, a lot of prophecies had been made about Messiah. The prophets knew when and where the Savior would be born.
Secondly, humans didn't welcome Christ. Many people were indifferent to him from being busy about their own matters, some people even refused him. That was the attitude of the people towards the Savior.
Thirdly, God stretched out his hand of love. The hand of salvation was stretched out from God to humans who rebel against Him. And He is making an appeal to us so that we will accept this salvation.
Jesus so loves us that he walked his life just like a man and went through sufferings that a man has to go through. That is why he is able to be our savior. Let us walk our lives while responding to this love!
Firstly, the birth of Christ had been prophesied. Ever since the salvation was told about in the beginning of Creation, a lot of prophecies had been made about Messiah. The prophets knew when and where the Savior would be born.
Secondly, humans didn't welcome Christ. Many people were indifferent to him from being busy about their own matters, some people even refused him. That was the attitude of the people towards the Savior.
Thirdly, God stretched out his hand of love. The hand of salvation was stretched out from God to humans who rebel against Him. And He is making an appeal to us so that we will accept this salvation.
Jesus so loves us that he walked his life just like a man and went through sufferings that a man has to go through. That is why he is able to be our savior. Let us walk our lives while responding to this love!
<The Verse of the Bible>
We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthian 5:20 (NIV)
