Part 4: Christmas Eve

CHRISTMAS AT CRESTVIEW 2025

PART 4

John 1:15, 9-14

“The true Light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.” John 1:9 (NIV)

Why did God do it this way?

“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 (NIV)

• To show His immense love for us.

“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 (NIV)

• To show His patience toward us.

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”

2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)

• To fulfill the demands of His judgment of sin.

“For this reason He had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that He might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.” Hebrews 2:17-18 (NIV)

To accomplish our salvation.