THE BIBLICAL MESSAGE OF CHRIST

For many, Christmas evokes pleasant memories of family and friends, of the exchanging of gifts, and of fellowship and thanksgiving enjoyed over a good meal. But for us as believers, it has a deeper, more transformative meaning. Yes, Christ is the reason for the season, but the true meaning of Christmas is the miracle of incarnation. Believers all over the world are celebrating the miracle of the manifestation of God in human flesh during Christmas. Just think of it! It is positively staggering! As we read in scripture

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. (I Tim 3:16, emphasis added)

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