scripture: john 1:14

This week, as we wrap up this series, we talk about not trying to argue people into faith.

This week, as we wrap up this series, we talk about not trying to argue people into faith.

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If Jesus is not the same as you, then Jesus cannot save you.

If Jesus is not the same as you, then Jesus cannot save you.

God did the unthinkable by squeezing himself into a human body, especially that of a tiny baby, but his great love and perfect plan made the impossible possible. We can know God and see his glory by knowing Jesus as God’s only Son.

December is a month of celebration of the birth of Jesus. For most of the world, Christmas is a time of gifts and sharing. We give to friends and family, and we give to charities, the church, and families in need. Gift-giving can come with decisions and anxiety about getting the perfect gift for someone. Will they like it, do they have one, will they return it the next day? Sometimes we receive gifts that disappoint us. However, the gift celebrated by the Christmas story is perfect and goes far beyond the feel-good emotions of the moment. To understand the writing of John, we must understand the perspective of when he wrote his books. Most historians agree that John’s writing came some seventy years after the crucifixion and resurrection. He was writing to a church composed chiefly of Greeks and Gentiles. Matthew, Mark, and Luke’s audience understood Jewish history and culture, but John had to connect with a church that had no concept of the Messiah and Jewish culture. He begins his writing with the idea that both Jew and Gentile could comprehend: The Word. That word that became flesh is the greatest gift that humanity could receive.

December is a month of celebration of the birth of Jesus. For most of the world, Christmas is a time of gifts and sharing. We give to friends and family, and we give to charities, the church, and families in need. Gift-giving can come with decisions and anxiety about getting the perfect gift for someone. Will they like it, do they have one, will they return it the next day? Sometimes we receive gifts that disappoint us. However, the gift celebrated by the Christmas story is perfect and goes far beyond the feel-good emotions of the moment. To understand the writing of John, we must understand the perspective of when he wrote his books. Most historians agree that John’s writing came some seventy years after the crucifixion and resurrection. He was writing to a church composed chiefly of Greeks and Gentiles. Matthew, Mark, and Luke’s audience understood Jewish history and culture, but John had to connect with a church that had no concept of the Messiah and Jewish culture. He begins his writing with the idea that both Jew and Gentile could comprehend: The Word. That word that became flesh is the greatest gift that humanity could receive.

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Sunday Worship service Sermons from the Akron Chinese Christian Christian that meets at The Chapel in Akron Ohio.

Sunday Worship service Sermons from the Akron Chinese Christian Christian that meets at The Chapel in Akron Ohio.

God's unlimited love is uniquely expressed in Christ.