Kevin Nicolin, Elder/Executive Pastor…………. December 24, 2017

The Theology of ChristmasJohn 1:1-18

A. Verses 1-2 1. Before His birth, Jesus eternally _____________, even prior to _________. 2. Jesus has eternally had ________ __ ____________ with God the Father. 3. Jesus has eternally been ________.

B. Verse 3: Christ __________ __________________ that came into being.

C. Verses 4-5: Jesus was born to be the source of all ____________ __________ and ____________ which Satan cannot defeat.

D. Verses 6-8: John the Baptist’s mission was to _________ _______ ___________  about Jesus, so others would follow Him. In other words, through Jesus, _______________ is possible.

E. Verses 9-11: Despite the fact that most people celebrate Christmas, most people will _____________ Jesus.

 F. Verses 12-13 1. Believing in the birth of Christ means _____________ with Him. 2. No human ___________ or ________________ can save us. It is a __________ of God.

G. Verse 14 1. Above all else, Jesus’ birth ushered in the display of ________ ____________. 2. God sent Jesus to earth to be the _______ ________________ of God’s 

_____________ _______ ___________.

H. Verse 15: To have full meaning, we must recognize the Babe of Bethlehem, Jesus, as _______________ to all.

I. Verse 16-17: To properly celebrate Christmas, we must celebrate the _________ ______ ___________ which Jesus brought to the world.

J. Verse 18: Above all else, Jesus' birth means that, through Him, we are able to understand some things about ________.

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