Every year during the holiday season I spend extra time thinking about what makes Jesus Christ the most unique and magnificent figure in human history. As I drive through town, I see church signs declaring: Jesus is the reason for the season. Amazing songs admired for generations such as Joy to the World, Silent Night, and my favorite, O Holy Night, can be heard on just about every radio station. Andy Williams could not have sung it more perfectly. The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. I am a firm believer that Jesus is what makes this portion of the year so special.
In this blog, I want to list five reasons the birth of Christ distinguishes him from any human, prophet, religious figure, or person who claimed to be the messiah that has ever lived.
My top five reasons for believing Jesus is the Son of God are:
1. His Divine Birth
But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. 31You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end."
34"How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?"
35The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Luke 1:30-35
When Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the garden, they forever tainted humanity with their sin. Every human born after Adam and Eve’s rebellious act would now be born into sin. God had to create a new lineage of humanity by starting with a human that was not born of sin. God accomplished this through the immaculate conception of his son Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only one born with a divine nature because the Holy Spirit conceived him.
2. His Divine Love
God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
Very rarely will someone die for a good person, but Christ died to save sinners. His love is revolutionary because it changes the human heart to live a life of righteousness. More than creeds to follow, Jesus offers a transformational personal love relationship with every person who will open their heart to him.
3. His Divine Mission
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
The wages of sin is death and eternal separation from God in hell. We have all fallen short of the glory of God and sinned; therefore, we all are destined to suffer the horrific consequences of our actions. I don’t blame God. I wouldn’t allow sinners into the perfect place of heaven either. However, Jesus’ main mission on earth was to redeem mankind, and save them from eternal damnation.
4. His Divine Power
God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. Acts 10:38
If someone is going to claim to be the Son of God, they better have the evidence to back it up. Jesus proved he was the Messiah by performing many documented signs, wonders and miracles. His whole life on earth was about helping and healing people. What a great legacy to leave behind for others to emulate.
5. His Divine Book
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. 21For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:20-21
To make sure we would never forget the greatest event in human history, the birth of Jesus Christ, God made sure his holy servants recorded the Scriptures. The Holy Bible is God’s special revelation to us revealing the character, nature and purpose of God. It also gives us answers to the most important questions in life such as: Where did we come from and why are we here?
There you have it, my top five reasons I believe Jesus is the Son of God.
The holiday season reminds me that it is not because of a lack of evidence that people deny Jesus. They do so because they choose to suppress the truth of God’s Son. Not me, this Christmas I will be joyfully celebrating and worshiping the greatest man who ever lived during the most wonderful time of the year. I invite you all to join me. There is nothing quite like it!
I pray that every Christmas light would remind you that Jesus is the light of the world. I pray that every gift under the tree would remind you that God sent Jesus Christ as the most significant gift to humanity. I pray that every hug from a beloved family member would remind you that Jesus loved you enough to die for your sins. I pray that every smile on a child’s face after opening their gift would remind you that in Jesus we have life everlasting.
Merry Christmas!
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