God became flesh

The importance of the birth of Jesus cannot be underestimated. God became flesh and dwelt among us is a constant theme of this time of the year. The apostle John made this truth as a central key in one's ability in the discernment of the spirits. I John 4:2-3 “This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.” The teaching of the birth of Jesus is not found just in the first couple of chapters of the gospels but it is vital to understand all the others teachings of Jesus Christ. There are many different thoughts about Jesus Christ but if anyone does not acknowledge the virgin birth of Jesus Christ they are not from God. If they are not from God then I am not to pay any attention to their false teachings. The world wants you to believe that there are many ways to heaven but if the teaching of the birth of Jesus is true then there is only one way because that is what Jesus said in John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” If Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came in the flesh then this statement is true and if it is true then I need to place my faith and trust in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior if I want to see my Creator, our Heavenly Father. This teaching that the the Christian church has been celebrating for nearly 2,000 years is true and not a matter of personal opinion though many want all faith issues just to be a matter of opinion. The facts surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ are clearly recorded and are accurate. I encourage you this Christmas season to reaffirm that Jesus Christ is God who came in the flesh who then died on the cross to defeat evil and provided forgiveness of sin to all who trust in Him.

May God enlighten the eyes of your heart with the truth of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Pastor John