Why is it such a big deal that Jesus came to earth in human form? Christmas? Why is it such a big deal that Jesus came to earth in human form?

Why Christmas? Week 3 Jesus is the Truth John 14:5-9

“I am the way and the truth and the Life” alethia- synonymous for “reality” as the opposite of illusion; “the manifested,” “the essence of matter” Why Christmas?

Jn 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us Jn 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. Matthew 11:4-5 Jesus replied, "Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. Why Christmas?

Video clip of Paul (the Truth) Pierce on Conan O’Brien show

“Take this down. My name is Shaquille O'Neal, and Paul Pierce is the [expletive] truth. Quote me on that, and don't take nothing out. I knew he could play, but I didn't know he could play like this. Paul Pierce is the truth.” —March 13, 2001 Why Christmas?

What does Jesus want from us? John 4:23 …the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. John 8:31-32 (NLT) 31 Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. 32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Why Christmas?

Grace Why Christmas?

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Half-truth is a whole lie Why Christmas?

Romans 2:4-8 (NLT) 4 Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? 5 But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself… Why Christmas?

Romans 2:4-8 (NLT) For a day of anger is coming, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. 6 He will judge everyone according to what they have done. 7 He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. 8 But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness. Why Christmas?

Romans 2:4 (The Message) Did you think that because He’s such a nice God, he’d let you off the hook? Better think this one through from the beginning. God is kind, but he’s not soft. In kindness he takes us firmly by the hand and leads us into a radical life-change. Romans 11:22 Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off. Why Christmas?

Colossians 3:5-10 (NLT) 5 So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. 6 Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming. 7 You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world. 8 But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. 9 Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. 10 Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.

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