Jesus Christ our Savior
- Unconditional love and God's grace
Jesus Christ is a central figure for many believers around the world. He was sent into the world by God to reveal the power of His grace and unconditional love. With his arrival, Jesus brought a message of mercy and compassion that touched the lives of those he met.
But why was Jesus born? Let's look at some of the reasons why Jesus was born.
The purpose of salvation
Jesus came to earth as the Savior of mankind, to bring final reconciliation and forgiveness between humanity and the Creator (John 3:16). Compared to other religious figures, Jesus stands out for the uniqueness of his mission; he was not sent as a mere teacher or prophet, but as the only Son of God who was to bring salvation to mankind (John 14:6). This salvation could only be obtained through faith in Him alone.
Jesus' birth was foretold
Christ's birth was prophesied centuries before his entry into human history. The Old Testament book of Isaiah foretold that a child would be born of a virgin and called Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14). This prophecy was fulfilled when Mary gave birth to her son Jesus, during her stay in Bethlehem (Matthew 1:23).
The Prince of Peace
In Isaiah 9:6, it is written that this special child will be called "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace". This prophecy foretells how Jesus will bring peace not only between men, but also between men and their Creator. By accepting him as Lord and Savior, we can enter into a right relationship with our Creator.
Jesus' coming into this world reveals God's unfailing love for his creation. He wanted us to know that, no matter what mistakes we make or how deep our sin, there is still hope for us through him (Romans 8:1).
The purpose of birth of Jesus is also to show us God's unlimited mercy and grace so that we can be freed from our sins and one day have eternal life with Him and Him in the heavenly place with God.
As believers, servants, children of God, let us strive to live a life worthy of a child of God, in Him we have eternal life, in Him we have become children of God, in Him we have the redemption of sins, in Him we have become the righteousness of God in christ. We are seated in Him, in heavenly places with the Creator, our Holy Father!
Amen!