• Society’s View of Christmas – Lacks Depth/Foundation: “Holiday Spirit” – Humanisticly driven morality - Incarnation redefined by Hick – denial of the true Incarnation of Christ
• The Real Christmas Spirit is driven by a biblically based understanding of the Incarnation, the importance cannot be “understated” (Boettner; 1 John 4:2-3)
• Three General Topics to the study of the Incarnation of Christ
I. The Biblical Basis and Meaning of the Incarnation of Christ
A. The Biblical Basis of the Incarnation Of Christ • Its Biblical Basis is denied/corrupted by unbelievers • Let Scripture Speak for Itself o Old Testament (Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2) o New Testament Adequate Support (John 1:1-14; 1 John 1:1-3; 4:2; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:1-3, 5-6; 2:9, 14; 4:15) Undeniable Support (Colossians 1:15-20; 2:9; Galatians 4:4; Luke 1:42; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:5-11, esp. 5-8; Belgic Confession Article 18; Matthew 1:23; Isaiah 7:14)
B. The Biblical Meaning of the Incarnation of Christ (Next Lord’s Day)
II. Its Necessity
III. Its Relationship to the Virgin Birth Christ
Conclusion & Application
• Assert with undoubting confidence the doctrine of the Incarnation of Christ, based upon the undeniable support of God’s word for this doctrine of the Faith • Be bold in standing firm in holding for truth the Incarnation of Christ • Christmas is NOT the celebration of a mere great and good man; it is the celebration of the birth of the Incarnate God, Jesus Christ • Let us rejoice in the that God loved His elect so much that He sent into the world
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