The CHRIST of CHRISTmas:

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The CHRIST of CHRISTmas
Colossians 119-20
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Galatians 44
But when the time had fully come, God sent his
Son, bornof a woman, born under law,
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Galatians 45
to redeem those under law, that we might receive
the full rights of sons.
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The Timing of His Birth
1. Romes Empire
2. Greek Culture
3. Mosaic Law
Source John Stotts Commentary on Galatians
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Colossians 115
He is the image of the invisible God, the
firstborn overall creation.
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Colossians 116
For by Him all things were created things in
heavenand on earth, visible and invisible,
whether thrones or powers or rulers or
authorities all things were created byHim and
for Him.
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Colossians 117
He is before all things, and in Him all things
hold together.
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Colossians 118
And He is the head of the body, the church He is
the beginning and the firstborn from among the
dead, so that in everything He might have the
supremacy.
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He shows us the Father
John 148-9
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Hebrews 13
The Son is the radiance of Gods glory and the
exact representation of His being, sustaining all
things by His powerful word. After He had
provided purification for sins,He sat down at
the right handof the Majesty in heaven.
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At Kenny Rogers Roasters in Asia
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Who is He?

• He is Creator
• Brings a life of surrender

• He is Sustainer
• Brings a life of freedom

• He is Supreme
• Brings a life of worship

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Whats the BIG Deal?

• His eternal nature shows He is
• the eternal Savior. John 1027-30

• Makes the question about Jesus
• true/false instead of multiple
• choice. John 146

• Gives an eternally solid foundation
• in an ever changing world.
• Hebrews 138