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Why Did Jesus Come?

Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship • Dec 15, 2024 • 100 min

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Summary

During the Christmas season, Pastor Bobby Gibson addresses the crucial question: Why did Jesus come? He presents three major biblical reasons: Christ came to fulfill ancient prophecy, to redeem humanity from sin through His one-time sacrifice, and to give believers a better, abundant life here on Earth. Believers can rest in the assurance of eternal redemption and are called to live as Christ's representatives by renewing their minds through God's Word daily.

Themes

Prophetic FulfillmentEternal RedemptionThe Abundant LifeLiving as Christ's RepresentativesMind Transformation

Pastor's Points

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To fulfill prophecy

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To redeem man

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To offer us a better, abundant life

Key Points

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Jesus came to fulfill ancient Old Testament prophecies concerning His lineage, birth, and specific birthplace in Bethlehem.
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God's Word is entirely trustworthy and valid because every prophetic scripture comes to pass exactly as God stated.
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Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil and break the power and authority of sin in our lives.
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Unlike Old Testament priests who offered animal sacrifices repeatedly, Jesus entered the Holy Place once with His own blood, securing eternal redemption for us.
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When a believer is born again, their spirit is recreated like Christ and sealed permanently by God, while their soul undergoes an ongoing process of sanctification.
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Believers are called to be true representatives of Jesus on earth today, walking as He walked and sharing the gospel with others.
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Jesus came so that believers might have an abundant, overflowing life that goes far beyond basic material needs.
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When we are born again, the fruit of the Holy Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, gentleness, faith, meekness, and self-control—is deposited directly into our reborn spirit.

Sermon Moments

“The angel said, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord."”

“For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.”

“Unlike the Old Testament sacrifices offered year after year, Jesus entered into the Holy Place once with His own blood, obtaining eternal redemption for us.”

“I used to think every time I messed up I had to get born again all over again, but when you receive Christ, your spirit is born again once and permanently sealed.”

“My mother used to give us Green Stamp books to fill so we could go to the redemption store and trade them for gifts—Christ redeemed us with His own precious blood!”

“John wrote, "As He is, so are we in this world." That scripture challenged me to ask if my daily life truly reflects Christ as His representative on earth.”

“The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly.”

This Week

Trust fully in the absolute reliability of God's Word when facing uncertain or difficult circumstances this week.

Rest securely in your eternal redemption rather than striving to earn God's favor or fearing that you can lose your salvation after messing up.

Reject the enemy's lies and condemnation when you make mistakes, remembering that your spirit is permanently sealed in Christ.

Look for intentional opportunities this week to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with someone in your circle of influence.

Actively rely on the fruit of the Holy Spirit—such as patience, gentleness, and love—in your daily interactions with family members and coworkers.

Evaluate whether you are settling for minimal living or walking in the abundant, overflowing life Jesus came to provide.

Renew your mind daily by reading and meditating on Scripture to guard against being molded into the patterns of this world.

Remember This

Jesus came to fulfill prophecy, secure our eternal redemption through His finished work on the cross, and empower us to live an abundant life as His representatives in the world.

A Challenge for You

"Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind... that ye may prove what is that good, acceptable, and perfect will of God." Do not allow yourself to be molded by this world; instead, get into the Word of God daily so your mind is transformed and you can walk in the fullness of who you are in Christ.

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