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Jesus- B.c.
Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 15, 2015 (message contributor)
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1. The Jesus That Always Was
Contributed on Dec 15, 2015
Only a Messiah who was truly God could save humanity.
Harry Reasoner, one Christmas years ago, gave the following closing to 60 minutes [God would become a baby.] It is a startling idea, of course. My guess is that the whole story that a virgin was selected by God to bear His Son ... is not an idea that has been popular with theologians. It's a ...read more
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2. The Greatness Of Christ As Our High Priest
Contributed on Dec 15, 2015
Christ fulfilled the meaning of the Old Testament priesthood when he offered himself as a once-for-all sacrifice for sin.
“So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”” (Hebrews ...read more
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3. Messiah Will Save
Contributed on Dec 23, 2015
In a time of great fear, Isaiah prophesied, "Your God will come!" These prophetic words offer hope for our lives today.
Messiah Will Save Isaiah 35:1-10; 45:21-22; Matthew 1:21: Hebrews 12:12-13, 18-24 “Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.” These words, recorded by the ...read more
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4. Presenting The Gospel From The Old Testament
Contributed on Dec 31, 2015
The truthfulness of Christianity is made unbreakable because of Old Testament prophecy.
How do you present the Gospel to someone who places Christianity as one of many religious options? Such a person might be an agnostic, a secular humanist, a Jewish friend, or a person practicing any number of religious beliefs. We see our faith very differently from the way others see it. From ...read more