Born not to a king, but a carpenter.
Born not in robes, but rags.
Born not into gold, but hay.
Born not in renown, but obscurity.
Born not in splendor, but a trough.
Born not to live, but die.
O, come let us adore Him!
Gabriel announces the entire work of Jesus Christ:
His saving work:
“He will save His people.”
His righteous life:
“He will be great.”
His divine nature:
“He will be the Son of the Most High.”
His eternal kingdom:
“His kingdom will have no end.”
(Mt 1:21; Lk 1:32–33)
The birth of Christ is undeniable. The Old Testament is filled with prophecies of His incarnation.
1. Born of a virgin (Isa 7:14)
2. Birthplace in Bethlehem (Mic 5:2)
3. From the line of Abraham (Gen 12:3)
4. Descended of David (Jer 23:5)
5. A suffering servant (Isa 53:3–7)
@krassenstein @RedWave_Press Wake up Brian! This ain’t no conspiracy. Trump has not been convicted (yet). This is premature, premeditated and politically motivated but you won’t admit this.
@EdKrassen The absence of a father in the home is the biggest factor and Obama did nothing in eight years to initiate any mentorship program to help aid in this major deficit.
@krassenstein@Davei_Boi The goal of Dems is to devalue and dehumanize the baby in the womb. When a female is pregnant, they are pregnant with child (a baby).
Congress sends your taxes overseas while you can’t afford groceries.
Newsome cleans up SF for Chinese leaders but not for city residents.
The government doesn’t care about you.
@howertonjosh@dmichaelclary Josh, I’m so glad you and Michael Clary have connect.
Have you read his book? If you don’t have a copy, I will send you one :-)
In 1969, the attack on the Image of God was laid out in detail.
Here’s some lowlights:
* Postpone or avoid marriage
* Alter image of ideal family size
* Encourage increased homosexuality
* Encourage women to work
* Substantial “marriage tax”
* Tax married more than singles
* Chronic depression (!!)
* Payments to encourage sterilization
* Payments to encourage abortion
The whole sexual revolution was a demonic attack on the image of God, and Christians went along with it to keep the peace. Now, we’re paying for it dearly.
HT: @Tcox1646 for this image
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Sex is God's appointed means for replicating His own image.
Thus, He protects it by wrapping it in a lifelong, marriage covenant where new image bearers are created. It’s beautiful.
God designed sex, marriage, & babies to be a composite gift. They always go together.