Hebrews 1-6

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Hebrews 1:1-4 " ¹Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, ²but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. ³He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, ⁴having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs."

Jesus is God. That is what made His sacrifice sufficient to cover our sins. Our sins are imputed to Him, and His righteousness is imputed to us when we place our faith in Him.

Friends, I know many of you are with friends and family tonight. The giving and receiving of gifts, the family traditions, the seeing of family from far off, the music, the Christmas Eve Candle light services; these all are great traditions.

But these do not make the reason for Christmas. The reason for Christmas is that God became flesh, and dwelt among us. He was totally man and totally God at the same time. He was tempted but He did not sin. He gave His life for ours, so that we who believe in Him and the sacrifice He made on the cross for us, might live eternally with Him. That is the reason for Christmas.

As Paul writes so eloquently:

"Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!" (2 Corinthians 9:15)

Soli Deo Gloria.

Today's post was submitted by Russ Shellhamer.