𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗘

FROM THE MANGER TO THE THRONE

1 Corinthians 15:3–4 | Philippians 2:8–11 (KJV)
“He died. He rose. He lives. He’s coming again.”

INTRODUCTION

Christmas does not end at the manger.
The gospel does not stop at Bethlehem.
In the Dispensation of Grace, we preach not merely the birth of Christ, but the full redemptive work of Christ—
His incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, exaltation, and glorious return.

We do not preach a baby in a cradle, but a Savior on a cross, a Victor over death, and a King who is coming again.

FROM HUMILITY TO HONOR

①THE MANGER OF HUMILITY
Luke 2:7

A. Born in Poverty
2 Corinthians 8:9
B. Born in Prophecy
Micah 5:2
C. Born in Purpose
Galatians 4:4–5

Christ’s humility began His mission, not ended it.

②THE MISSION OF THE CROSS
Matthew 20:28

A. The Cross Was Appointed
Acts 2:23
B. The Cross Was Substitutionary
Isaiah 53:5
C. The Cross Was Sufficient
Hebrews 10:10

Bethlehem points forward to Calvary.

③THE MEANING OF HIS DEATH
1 Corinthians 15:3

A. He Died for Our Sins
Romans 5:8
B. He Died Once for All
Hebrews 9:28
C. He Died to Satisfy God
Romans 3:25

Salvation rests on Christ’s death, not man’s deeds.

④THE MIRACLE OF THE EMPTY TOMB
Matthew 28:6

A. The Tomb Was Vacated
Acts 2:24
B. The Death Was Defeated
1 Corinthians 15:55
C. The Hope Was Validated
Romans 4:25

A risen Christ guarantees a living faith.

⑤THE MAJESTY OF THE RISEN KING
Revelation 1:18

A. He Lives Forevermore
Hebrews 7:25
B. He Leads His Church
Colossians 1:18
C. He Lorded over Death
Romans 6:9

Christianity stands or falls on the resurrection.

⑥THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL
1 Corinthians 15:1–4

A. Declared by Paul
Romans 16:25
B. Distinct from Israel’s Gospel
Galatians 2:7
C. Delivered by Grace
Ephesians 2:8–9

Today’s saving message is the gospel of grace.

⑦THE MINISTRY IN HEAVEN
Hebrews 1:3

A. Seated at God’s Right Hand
Colossians 3:1
B. Sustaining the Body of Christ
Ephesians 1:22–23
C. Securing Our Salvation
Romans 8:34

Christ’s work continues—now from heaven.

⑧THE MYSTERY OF THE COMING LORD
1 Thessalonians 4:16–17

A. He Is Coming Suddenly
1 Corinthians 15:51–52
B. He Is Coming for His Church
John 14:3
C. He Is Coming Before Wrath
1 Thessalonians 1:10

The Church waits for Christ—not the Tribulation.

⑨THE MANIFESTATION OF THE THRONE
Philippians 2:9–11

A. Exalted by the Father
Acts 5:31
B. Acknowledged by All
Romans 14:11
C. Adored as King
Revelation 19:16

The humble Savior will reign as Sovereign King.

CONCLUSION

From the manger — humility
To the cross — sacrifice
To the tomb — victory
To the throne — glory
He died.
He rose.
He lives.
He’s coming again.

That is the full gospel story.

CALL TO ACTION

Don’t stop at the manger
Trust the finished work of the cross
Believe in the risen Christ
Live in hope of His return

“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.”
Titus 2:13

FINAL THOUGHTS

Christ humbled Himself
Christ died for sins
Christ paid the price
Christ conquered death
Christ reigns in heaven
Christ saves by grace
Christ leads His Church
Christ is coming again
Christ will rule forever

From the manger to the throne — Jesus Christ is Lord.