Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for December 20, 2020

Christmas Message

Doctrine for the Holidays

1 John 1:1-4

1. Introduction

• why doctrine matters all the time, but especially at Christmas
• Because of the reality of Jesus Christ, you can enjoy supernatural fellowship and superabundant joy.

2. The reality of Jesus Christ makes saving faith possible

• eternally
• historically
• experientially

3. The reality of Jesus Christ makes fellowship powerful

• amazing
• unifying
• mobilizing

4. The reality of Jesus Christ makes fullness profound

• obedience
• affection
• orientation

5. So What?

• “…And we will never face life alone, now that God has made Himself known, Father and Friend with us to the end, Emmanuel.” (Chapman)
• “Jesus was the only man who had a heavenly Father but no heavenly mother, who had an earthly mother but no earthly father; who was older than His mother and who was as old as His Father.” (Lee)
• “…Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail the incarnate Deity…” (Wesley)