1. The Birth of Jesus Luke 2.1-7 The Birth of Jesus Luke 2:1-7
Birth of ordinary baby exciting: Name? Looks? Future?
B. Birth of Mary's baby not ordinary.
1. To be called:
a. "Jesus" (Mat 1:21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." (NKJVS)).
b. "Immanuel" (Matt. 1:23).
c. "Son of the Highest" (Lk. 1:32).
2. To be king.
Luk 1:33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end." (NKJVS)
Jn 18:37 Pilate therefore said to Him, " Are You a king then?“ Jesus answered, " You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice." (NKJVS)
C. Facts about birth of Jesus:
Discussion:

2. JESUS WAS BORN OF A VIRGIN
Miraculous, not providential Test of faith for Joseph & Mary
I. Jesus Was Born of a Virgin. (Matt. 1:18-25).
***A. Miraculous rather than providential (Cf. John Baptist, Isaac, etc.)
***B. Test of faith for Joseph and Mary.
JESUS WAS BORN OF A VIRGIN

3. JESUS WAS BORN OF A VIRGIN
Miraculous, not providential Test of faith for Joseph & Mary Crucial to our faith
C. Crucial to our faith.
1. If no virgin birth then:
a. No dual nature.
(1) Not "God with us" (v. 23).
(2) Not a special high priest. (cf. Heb. 4:14-16)
b. Bible is farce.
c. Christianity is hoax.
2. Prophesied by Isaiah (7:14, Matt. 1:22,23).
a. Attacked by modernism. (cf. RSV).
b. No sign if not a virgin.
JESUS WAS BORN OF A VIRGIN

4. JESUS WAS BORN IN THE “FULLNESS OF TIME”
Timing important to any major event
II. Jesus Was Born in "Fullness of Time." (Gal. 4:4).
A. Timing important for any major event.
1. Natural events.
2. Political events.
3. Courtship and marriage.
4. Space exploration.
JESUS WAS BORN IN THE “FULLNESS OF TIME”

5. JESUS WAS BORN IN THE “FULLNESS OF TIME”
Timing important to any major event Timing crucial to the birth of the Savior
B. Timing crucial in birth of the Savior.
1. After careful preparation.
a. Patriarchal promises.
b. Chosen nation.
c. Law of Moses.
Gal 3:24 Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. (NKJVS)
(cf. Gal 4:1-5 Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world. But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. (NKJVS)
d. Prophecy.
JESUS WAS BORN IN THE “FULLNESS OF TIME”

6. JESUS WAS BORN IN THE “FULLNESS OF TIME”
Timing important to any major event Timing crucial to the birth of the Savior
2. After events had taken shape.
a. After Jews proved could not save self by works of law.
b. After Pagans proved could not save self by wisdom.
c. After Greek became universal language.
d. After Romans provided political and logistical climate for spread of gospel.
JESUS WAS BORN IN THE “FULLNESS OF TIME”

7. JESUS WAS BORN TO SAVE! Saves from SIN
III. Jesus Was Born to Save. (Matt. 1:21).
A. Saves from sin.
1. Not temporal consequences: poverty, suffering, sickness and injustice, etc.
2. But guilt and eternal consequences.
JESUS WAS BORN TO SAVE!

8. JESUS WAS BORN TO SAVE! Saves from SIN Saves conditionally
B. Saves conditionally. (Mark 16:15,16; Heb. 5:8,9).
Heb 5:8-9 though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, (NKJVS)
1. Else universal salvation.
2. Or arbitrary salvation. (cf. Acts 10:34,35).
Act 10:34-35 Then Peter opened his mouth and said:" In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him. (NKJVS)
JESUS WAS BORN TO SAVE!

9. Saves from SIN Saves conditionally Saves all kinds of people
C. Saves all kinds of people.
1. Crucifiers. (Acts 2:36-38,41,47)
2. Sorcerers. (Acts 8:13ff)
3. Persecutors. (Acts 9)
4. Pagan Jailers. (Acts 16:25-34).
5. Moral men. (Acts 10:)
6. Immoral men. (1 Cor. 6:9-11).
JESUS WAS BORN TO SAVE!

10. The Birth of Jesus Luke 2.1-7 Conclusion:
A. Jesus born of virgin, in fullness of time, to save sinners like us.
B. Jesus born to be your savior and king, why not let him be? (cf. Matt. 28:18-20).