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The Birth of Jesus and the Joy of God

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come!” The most important time in the history of the world began when “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). God the Son lived on earth in a human body, … Continue reading

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The Birth of Jesus and the Power of God

This post continues our study of the relationship between the birth of Jesus and the character of God. The Christmas story, like every other story in Scripture, shows us that God’s attributes are inseparable from and lead inevitably to his … Continue reading

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The Birth of Jesus and the Mercy of God

I love a good quote about the Bible. Here’s one: “The Bible is a book about God” (Jen Wilkin, Women of the Word). God’s Word is God’s autobiography.   Therefore, the story of Christmas as told in the Bible is … Continue reading

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The Birth of Jesus and the Holiness of God

With the Christmas season upon us, along with all the accompanying materialistic distractions, I find it helpful to focus on Scripture verses that teach God’s reasons for the season. Here’s one of my favorites: “No one has ever seen God, but … Continue reading

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Why I Believe in the Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ

Imagine a husband hearing these words from his wife: “Honey, I’m pregnant. And you’re not the father.” That is exactly what happened 2,000 years ago when a man named Joseph had a conversation with a woman named Mary.   They were … Continue reading

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The True Meaning of Christmas Is Found in the Names of Jesus (Matthew 1:1-25)

The story of Christmas focuses on the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. This is no ordinary child, however. Matthew 1 sheds much light on the identity of this baby through the names and titles he is given in the first … Continue reading

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