Counting the Cost: O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Monday, December 21, 2009

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

3 comments:

Karie said...: What a beautiful song, and so wonderfully sung. Thanks for sharing this Karen, and Merry Christmas!; December 22, 2009 at 9:50 AM
Mama Mimi (Dana) said...: I feel the same way. Come Lord Jesus. I'm ready. Maybe Christmas morning. What a gift that would be huh?; December 24, 2009 at 1:25 AM
Blog Administrator, Karen L. Brahs said...: I said the same thing to Steve a few days ago. What a gift, indeed.; December 25, 2009 at 10:43 PM

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I am so glad you stopped by!

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In Christ,

Karen

The Gospel of Jesus Christ, simply put:

Because man has been at enmity with Him since Adam’s fall in the Garden of Eden, God required a blood sacrifice be made to atone for the sins brought upon all of mankind through Adam's disobedience and to provide a way to redeem mankind.

God the Father stepped out of eternity, laying aside his robe and crown, and into the world as a sinless human being.

God the Son, Jesus Christ, became the sacrificial Lamb who would take upon Himself the punishment for those sins... yours and mine.

Jesus was beaten and scourged, spat upon and reviled, then nailed to a cross - for your sins and mine. He died - for your sins and mine.

But three days later, Jesus rose back to life, forever defeating death and sin and, after presenting Himself as a testimony of His Divine act to the Apostles and over 500 others, He returned to His heavenly throne.

Through this selfless act, Jesus has provided sinful man a way back to God the Father and assurance of eternal life.

You, too, can have the salvation Jesus Christ secured for us by repenting of your sins and placing your faith and trust in Him as your Savior and your God.

Won't you take a moment to consider Jesus, what He willingly did for you, and the gift of salvation He is offering?

To Jesus Christ be the glory and the praise, both now and forevermore.

Maranatha!