2. The Whole Christmas Story
“The Story that Has No End”

3. “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.” Acts 1:1-3 NIV

4. Jesus Lives! He came, He died, but He rose again! – Acts 1:1-3
His life on earth is undeniable – Acts 1:1; Luke 1:1-3
But it’s His resurrection that really sets Him apart – Acts 2:22-24; Romans 1:4
His resurrection was confirmed by hundreds of eye witnesses! – Acts 1:2-3; 3:15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

5. Jesus Lives! And then He ascended back to Heaven – Acts 1:9-11
And now He lives to intercede for us – Hebrews 7:23-25
He’s our Advocate with the Father – 1 John 2:1
He’s our help in times of need – Hebrews 4:14-16

6. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” John 14:1-3 NIV

7. He’s Coming Again! He promised He would return – John 14:1-3
He will come again in all His glory! – Matthew 25:31
This time He is coming to judge the world – Matthew 25:32-33; Acts 17:31; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10

8. He’s Coming Again! We can count on it!
He who promised is faithful! – Hebrews 10:23
There is nothing more sure than this! – 2 Peter 3:1-9

9. “For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words.” Thessalonians 5: NIV

10. This Life is Not the End! Eternity awaits us!
EVERYONE is going to live forever! – John 5:28-29; Thessalonians 1:6-10
Each one will be rewarded according to their works – Matthew 7:21; 25:34-46; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 22:12-16

11. This Life is Not the End!
Are you ready for His return? – 2 Peter 3:10-15
Do you believe in Jesus? – John 3:16; 8:24
Have you repented and been baptized? – Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:36-41
Are you living faithfully for Jesus? – Revelation 2:10

12. “Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Revelation 2:10 NIV