The Great Incarnation “He was manifested in the flesh” Jesus Christ existed with God from eternity (John 1:1-3) Jesus Christ existed with God from eternity (John 1:1-3) Jesus Christ took on human flesh (John 1:14; Phil. 2:5-8) Jesus Christ took on human flesh (John 1:14; Phil. 2:5-8) Jesus Christ was manifested in the flesh: Jesus Christ was manifested in the flesh: −To taste death for everyone (Heb. 2:9) −To become a perfect Savior (Heb. 2:9-10) −To destroy the devil and his works (Heb. 2:14; 1 John 3:8) −To deliver man from the bondage of death (Heb. 2:15) −To identify with us as our High Priest (Heb. 2:17-18; 5:1-10)

The Great Vindication “He was vindicated by the Spirit” At the beginning of His ministry, Jesus’ divine identity was established by the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Him (Matt. 3:16-17; John 1:33) At the beginning of His ministry, Jesus’ divine identity was established by the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Him (Matt. 3:16-17; John 1:33) In the face of denial and rejection, Jesus’ power over evil spirits was demonstrated by the Holy Spirit working through Him (Matt. 12:24-28) In the face of denial and rejection, Jesus’ power over evil spirits was demonstrated by the Holy Spirit working through Him (Matt. 12:24-28) After being murdered, Jesus was “declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead” (Rom. 1:4; 8:11) After being murdered, Jesus was “declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead” (Rom. 1:4; 8:11)

The Great Exaltation “He was seen by angels” Angels were captivated by and closely involved in the life and work of Jesus Angels were captivated by and closely involved in the life and work of Jesus −Angels foretold of His birth (Matt. 1:20; Luke 1:26) −Angels announced His birth (Luke 2:8-15) −Angels ministered to Him after His temptations (Matt. 4:11) −Angels strengthened Him during His Gethsemane agony (Luke 22:43) −Angels announced His resurrection (Matt. 28:2-7) −Angels declared His second coming (Acts 1:10-11) −Angels behold and are subject to the reigning Lord (1 Pet. 3:22) −Angels are in awe of Him and worship Him in heaven (Rev. 5:8-14) −Angels will accompany Him when He returns (Matt. 25:31)

The Great Proclamation “He was preached among the nations” The great plan of God & the gospel of Christ is universal The great plan of God & the gospel of Christ is universal −God foretold that His plan was for “all nations” (Isa. 2:2) −God “desires all men to be saved” (1 Tim. 2:4) −God is ready to accept men from “every nation” (Acts 10:34-35) −God has commissioned preaching to “all nations” (Matt. 28:19) −God saw “the gospel…preached to every creature” (Col. 1:6, 23) There is no message greater & more needed than the good news of Jesus Christ! There is no message greater & more needed than the good news of Jesus Christ!

The Great Salvation “He was believed on in the world” The growth of the early church was phenomenal (Acts 6:1, 7; 9:31; 12:24) The growth of the early church was phenomenal (Acts 6:1, 7; 9:31; 12:24) Salvation of souls was the very purpose of preaching (Mark 16:15-16) Salvation of souls was the very purpose of preaching (Mark 16:15-16) “Believed” was not mere mental assent, but “obedience” to the gospel (Acts 6:7; cf. John 3:16 + Heb. 5:8-9) “Believed” was not mere mental assent, but “obedience” to the gospel (Acts 6:7; cf. John 3:16 + Heb. 5:8-9)

The Great Glorification “He was taken up in glory” The glorification of Christ upon His ascension signifies: The glorification of Christ upon His ascension signifies: −The accomplishment of the will of God on earth (John 5:36; 17:4) −The authority made subject to Him over all (Matt. 28:18; Eph. 1:20-23) −The adulation due unto Him as the majestic Lord (Phil. 2:5-11)

The Great Occasion “Eternal salvation to all who obey Him” (Heb. 5:9) Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 20:30-31 Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 20:30-31 Repent of your sins and turn to God – Acts 17:30 Repent of your sins and turn to God – Acts 17:30 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 Be immersed into Christ – Acts 2:38 Be immersed into Christ – Acts 2:38 −God will forgive all of your sin – Acts 22:16 −God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 −God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Faithfully obey the Author of salvation – Hebrews 5:8-9 Faithfully obey the Author of salvation – Hebrews 5:8-9