𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦: 𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡—𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧

𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦: 𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡—𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧 

2 corinthians 9:15 | John 8:12 (KJV)
“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” — 2 Corinthians 9:15

 

INTRODUCTION

 

In today’s world, Christmas has been crowded with commercialism, customs, and clichés.But the Bible teaches us—especially in the Dispensation of Grace—that Christmas is not about what we exchange, but Who was given. The manger was never the end of the story. The cross was always in view.Christmas celebrates the coming of the Savior who would die, shed His blood, and rise again for sinners.

 

THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS

① THE GREATEST GIFT John 3:16

A. A Gift Given by God Romans 8:32

B. A Gift Grounded in Grace Ephesians 2:8

C. A Gift Granted Freely Romans 6:23

Christmas begins with God giving, not man deserving.

 

② THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD John 8:12

A. Light Entered Darkness John 1:5

B. Light Exposed Sin John 3:19

C. Light Enlightens Believers 2 Corinthians 4:6

Christmas is about illumination, not decoration.

 

③ THE CROSS, NOT THE TREE 1 Corinthians 1:18

A. Christ Was Born to Die Hebrews 10:5

B. Christ Bore the Curse Galatians 3:13

C. Christ Bought Redemption Colossians 1:14

The cradle points to Calvary.

 

④ THE TRUTH OVER TRADITION Colossians 2:8

A. Traditions Can Distract Mark 7:8

B. Traditions Can Deceive Matthew 15:9

C. Truth Must Dominate John 17:17

God honors truth, not rituals.

 

⑤ THE PURPOSE OF SALVATION 1 Timothy 1:15

A. Christ Came to Save Sinners Luke 19:10

B. Salvation Is by Grace Titus 3:5

C. Salvation Is Secure Romans 8:38–39

Christmas celebrates rescue, not religion.

 

⑥ THE SHADOW OF THE BLOOD Hebrews 9:22

A. Blood Was Foreordained 1 Peter 1:19–20

B. Blood Was Fully Shed Matthew 26:28

C. Blood Was Forever Sufficient Hebrews 10:14

The baby in Bethlehem is the Lamb of Calvary.

 

⑦ THE GRACE FOR ALL Romans 3:22

A. Grace Excludes Works Romans 11:6

B. Grace Includes All Nations Ephesians 2:13

C. Grace Invites All Sinners Romans 10:12

Christmas announces grace to the world.

 

⑧ THE HEAVENLY HOPE Philippians 3:20

A. Christ Came from Heaven John 6:38

B. Christ Prepares Heaven John 14:2–3

C. Christ Will Return Titus 2:13

Christmas points forward to glory.

 

⑨ THE CENTRALITY OF CHRIST Colossians 1:18

A. Christ Is the Message 1 Corinthians 1:23

B. Christ Is the Mediator 1 Timothy 2:5

C. Christ Is the Meaning Colossians 2:10

Remove Christ, and Christmas loses its soul.

 

CONCLUSION

Christmas is: Not about gifts — but the Greatest Gift Not about lights — but the Light of the World Not about a tree — but the Cross Not about tradition — but salvation Not about Santa Claus — but Jesus Christ

If Christ is not central, Christmas is empty.

CALL TO ACTION

Receive God’s greatest gift — Jesus Christ Trust His finished work alone Stand for biblical truth Proclaim Christ boldly this season

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11

FINAL THOUGHTS

Jesus is the greatest gift Jesus is the true light Jesus fulfilled the cross Jesus shed His blood Jesus offers grace Jesus gives hope Jesus reigns supreme Jesus must be proclaimed Jesus is the reason
This Christmas—keep Christ at the center.