In light of the approaching new year, here are some resolutions you may consider adopting. The following is a sampling from Jonathan Edwards, the great theologian/pastor of the 18th century. (The complete list of seventy can be found here.) 6. Resolved, to live with all my might, while I do live. 7. Resolved, never to …

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“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).” (Matthew 1:23 ESV) God with us. In all that is said during the Christmas season is there anything more remarkable than this statement? Jesus is Immanuel. Jesus is God with us. Adam and Eve had experienced …

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“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” (Genesis 3:15 ESV) The Christmas season is a time to celebrate the birth of Christ and the defeat of the Devil. The incarnation of God the Son hastened the …

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“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6 ESV) The prophecy of Jesus the Messiah names Him the "Prince of Peace." How is Christ the Prince …

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“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29 ESV) “Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered.” (Revelation 5:5 ESV) At His first coming Jesus came as a Lamb. He was born as a helpless babe in a lowly manger. He grew up in obscurity …

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