1. Christmas in the Gospels
Matthew 1:18-25 – “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.  Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.  But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for

2. Christmas in the Gospels
that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God

3. Christmas in the Gospels
with us.  Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.”

4. Christmas in the Gospels
I. The Conception of the Holy Spirit
₋ The birth of Jesus Christ is absolutely unique
Matthew 1:18 – “She was found with child of the Holy Spirit”

5. Christmas in the Gospels
I. The Conception of the Holy Spirit
₋ The birth of Jesus Christ is absolutely unique
Matthew 1:20 – “That which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost”

6. Christmas in the Gospels
I. The Conception of the Holy Spirit
₋ The birth of Jesus Christ is absolutely unique
Luke 1:37 – “For with God nothing shall be impossible”

7. Christmas in the Gospels
II. The Incarnation of the Son of God
₋ His birth was unique because it didn’t mark the beginning of His life
Matthew 1:23 – “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”

8. Christmas in the Gospels
II. The Incarnation of the Son of God
₋ His birth was unique because it didn’t mark the beginning of His life
Philippians 2:6-8 – “Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.”

9. Christmas in the Gospels
III. The Fulfillment of Prophecy
₋ There are over 300 prophecies that Jesus has fulfilled
Galatians 4:4 – “But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, made under the law.”

10. Christmas in the Gospels
IV. The Supernatural Signs of His Birth
₋ The fulfillment of prophecy
₋ The calling of John the Baptist to prepare the way
₋ The angelic announcement to Mary
₋ The angelic chorus heard by the shepherds
₋ The star seen by the wise men
Luke 2:19 – “But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.”

11. Christmas in the Gospels
IV. The Supernatural Signs of His Birth
₋ The fulfillment of prophecy
₋ The calling of John the Baptist to prepare the way
₋ The angelic announcement to Mary
₋ The angelic chorus heard by the shepherds
₋ The star seen by the wise men
Psalms 46:10 – “Be still and know that I am God”

12. Christmas in the Gospels
V. The Gospel of Salvation
Matthew 1:21 – “He shall save His people from their sins”

13. Christmas in the Gospels
V. The Gospel of Salvation
John 14:6 – “I am the way, the truth, and the life”

14. Christmas in the Gospels
V. The Gospel of Salvation
Acts 4:12 – “Neither is there salvation in any other”

15. Christmas in the Gospels
V. The Gospel of Salvation
I Timothy 4:10 – “Who is the Savior of all men, especially those that believe”

16. Christmas in the Gospels
VI. The Fact of the Spiritual Experience
₋ The birth of Jesus Christ is an established fact of history
₋ You can know all the facts of Jesus but still miss a personal relationship with Him

17. Christmas in the Gospels
John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son”