College Station Chinese Church 大學城華人教會 College Station Chinese Church 耶稣降生的意义 True Meaning of the Birth of Jesus Christ 2015-12-20 房牧師/ Pastor Fang
以赛亚书 9:6-7 6 因有一婴孩为我们而生，有一子赐给我们，政权必担在他的肩头上。他名称为奇妙、策士、全能的神、永在的父、和平的君。 7 他的政权与平安必加增无穷，他必在大卫的宝座上治理他的国，以公平、公义使国坚定稳固，从今直到永远。万军之耶和华的热心必成就这事。 3
Isaiah 9:6-7 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. 4
弥迦书 5:2 2 “伯利恒以法他啊，你在犹大诸城中为小，将来必有一位从你那里出来，在以色列中为我做掌权的。他的根源从亘古，从太初就有。”
Micah 5:2 2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” 6
1. 為要应驗神藉先知所説的話 In order to fulfill what God said through the prophet 2. 为要拯救失喪的人 In order to save that which was lost 3. 为要表明神的大爱 In order to manifest God’s great love 4. 为要呼召门徒並差遣他们 In order to call his disciples and sent them out 7
結論：同来传扬耶稣的救恩 Conclusion: Proclaim the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ 8
提摩太前书 1:15 15 “基督耶稣降世，为要拯救罪人。”这话是可信的，是十分可佩服的。在罪人中我是个罪魁！ 1 Timothy 1:15 15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 9
路加福音 2:10-11 10 那天使对他们说：“不要惧怕，我报给你们大喜的信息，是关乎万民的。 11 因今天在大卫的城里，为你们生了救主，就是主基督。 Luke 2:10-11 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 10
雅各书 1:22 22 只是你们要行道，不要单单听道，自己欺哄自己。 James 1:22 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 11
The nine meanings of C.H.R.I.S.T.M.A.S 九大意义
Christ instead of (Christmas) Cards. (Luke 2:11)
Hope instead of Holidays. (Luke 24:21)
Rejoice instead of recreation. (Luke 1:14)
Incarnation instead of impregnate. (John 1:14)
Salvation instead of Santa Claus. (Luke 19:10)
Thanksgiving instead of Turkey. (John 1:16)
Meditate instead of Matter. (Matthew 9:13)
Adore instead of Activity. (Luke 2:14)
Sharing instead of Shopping. (Mark 16:15)