Big Idea: The good news of Jesus stands strong in a culture that has lost its significance because it transcends men. The Message of Christmas is delivered by God and received by men, therefore it is sturdy enough to stand on.
A Message _________________________
1 Corinthians 15:1 (ESV) — 1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received…
Eu-anglion:
This verb… is used for bringing news, especially of a victory or some other joyous event, in person or by letter.
Luke 2:8–11 (ESV) — 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
The message of the good news of Jesus Christ is not something men have conceived but something men have received from God. (1Peter 1:19-21)
2 Corinthians 4:2 (ESV) — 2 But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.
A Message to ______________________ _________________
1 Corinthians 15:1 (ESV) — 1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which (upon which) you stand,
The reason we are not shaken in the good news of Jesus is because the message we proclaim has roots that extend all the way down into the origination of man himself.
1 Corinthians 15:20–22 (ESV) — 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For (explanation) as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For (justification) as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.
Genesis 1:1-2, 26-27; 2:15-17; 3:1-15
The good news is that God made a promise. The good news is that God would not leave Adam and Eve, and all of their descendants, to suffer the consequences of their rebellion forever. The good news is that God would send a redeemer. The good news is that redeemer is Jesus Christ. The good news of the gospel is so sturdy, so foundational, because it rests in the character of God.
Genesis 3:15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”
1 Corinthians 15:21 For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.
Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Questions to Consider
Why has the gospel message stood the test of time?
What aspects of the message of Christmas do you rejoice in this season?
