Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
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D E C E M B E R 2 0 “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law.” — Galatians 4:4

In The Fullness Of Time

Have you ever noticed that God has perfect timing? Sometimes we have to look back to discover how God worked things out for us, but when we do, we can always find His hand moving just at the right time. Just as God uses perfect timing in our lives, He carefully planned the timing of Christ’s birth. According to Scripture, Jesus came “in the fullness of time.” We can see that, before Christ came, the entire history of... More
D E C E M B E R 1 9 “… the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.” — Matthew 2:9-10

Following The Star

Have you ever gazed at the stars in the sky and wondered what Christ’s star—the star of Bethlehem—looked like? What a magnificent star it must have been for the wise men to pack up and take off after it. They left everything to follow that star. Many people have speculated about the exact physical nature of that star, but in the end, all speculations are merely guesses. But we do know that this star heralded... More
D E C E M B E R 1 8 “… and they shall call His name Immanuel,’ which is translated, ‘God with us.’” — Matthew 1:23

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Christmas weaves its own magic spell with twinkling lights and silver bells, wonderful music and special memories. And as we let nostalgia flood us with warm feelings, we find ourselves hoping for a perfect Christmas. We long in our hearts for something to make everything right in our world. I believe that at this time of year, whether people recognize it or not, everyone longs for God. Some have said that next to the Bible, we should know... More
D E C E M B E R 1 7 “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of Life … that which we have seen and heard we declare to you …” — 1 John 1:1, 3

Jesus Christ: Myth Or Messiah?

Do you know how much proof we have that Jesus really lived? If you put together both Biblical and secular sources, we have an enormous amount of information about Christ’s life. While today we have only one or two copies of ancient secular manuscripts, fifteen thousand Biblical manuscripts have survived. And down the years, Bible translators haven’t just copied the Bible from one modern language to another. Instead, they’ve... More
D E C E M B E R 1 6 “… the virgin shall conceive …” — Isaiah 7:14

The Virgin Birth

Have you ever heard of a white crow? I sure haven’t seen one, but that doesn’t mean that one doesn’t or couldn’t exist. Many people view the Virgin Birth as a white crow. They say that Jesus couldn’t possibly have been born of a virgin, just because that type of birth had never happened before and hasn’t happened since. But the Bible teaches that Jesus was conceived in a miraculous and supernatural... More
D E C E M B E R 1 4 “And there shall be no more curse … ‘ for the former things have passed away.’” — Revelation 22:3, 21:4

“Far As The Curse Is Found”

When Christ came to earth, He began reversing the effects of the Curse that resulted from Adam and Eve’s sin in the Garden of Eden. This restoration process, which will only be complete in Heaven, includes the development of science. Have you ever thought of it that way? Most people don’t. After all, the tenets of science and those of Christianity often seem at odds in today’s world. But modern science has Christian... More
D E C E M B E R 1 3 “… Cursed is the ground for your sake … In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread …” — Genesis 3:17, 19

No More Curse

Do you remember the last time you blew it with God? Do you remember what that did inside of you? You’re not alone. People have experienced those feelings since the beginning of time. What happened to Adam and Eve when they sinned? They died spiritually. Their minds were darkened. They stubbornly followed their own wills, their spirits out of tune with God. Through their sin, Adam and Eve allowed sorrow, separation, guilt, fear, and... More