The Birth of Redemption
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Introduction:
The story of the birth of Jesus Christ is the story of the redemption of Mankind!
And one of the best examples of Christ the redeemer is Boaz in this 4th chapter of Ruth!
There is no greater example of our redeemer than Boaz in this 4th chapter of Ruth!
For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
It is prudent here for us to understand that more than a baby was born on Christmas day. The scriptures tell us much more about Him and the nature of His coming:
From - we find these titles attributed to Jesus:
Wonderful
Counselor
The Mighty God
The Everlasting Father
The Prince of peace
From -
From -
Emmanuel
From
From this verse in Luke
Savior
Christ (annointed)
Lord (master)
From
Redeemer
As we further look into the birth of Christ, or any birth for that matter, we find that scripturally speaking, God qualifies the legitimacy of birth through Marriage.
And marriage is the relationship God chooses to reveal the nature of His relationship to His redeemed.
I. A marriage Relationship.
I. A marriage Relationship.
A. Both must meet the criteria.
A. Both must meet the criteria.
1. They must meet the criteria
Boaz fulfilled the role as kinsman redeemer because he is already part of the family, just as Jesus was already part of the trinity.
Ruth, was qualified for the relationship as a proselyte.
Ruth, was qualified for the relationship as a proselyte.
B. They must qualify it publically.
B. They must qualify it publically.
Criteria met
publically verified in Baptism
Just as the transaction was verified publically before the Elders of the city, we as God’s children and the bride of Christ, verify it through Baptism.
C. It must be a legal and binding marriage.
C. It must be a legal and binding marriage.
B. It must be a legal and binding marriage.
Not easily made
Not easily broken
C.
But so many who don’t understand today are moved away from the instruction of the Bible, as though if they don’t acknowledge or believe it, somehow it doesn’t pertain to them.
But it does - the angels proclaimed, “peace on earth good will toward men”.
The gospel and the word of God is for everyone, that they might come into this relationship!
You see, God has...
II. An Unchangeable Plan.
II. An Unchangeable Plan.
A. Mankind is lost.
A. Mankind is lost.
disbelieving the Bible, and embracing evolution will not change the fact, that all mankind is separated from God and lost in sin.
The evidence of it is all around us!
We cheat, lie, kill, sin constantly, because of our nature!
We need this baby Jesus!
B. God made provision for man.
B. God made provision for man.
The babe grew into a man sinless and powerful and full of compassion, ready to accept all who come to Him!
C. His plan never changes.
C. His plan never changes.
Regardless, of your philosophy or belief!
Regardless of any new thing or teaching!
Regardless of the so called scientific experts!
God’s plan never changes, because He never changes!
And no man, can change that!
Conclusion:
Conclusion:
That is why Christmas is vitally important. It is the birth of the redemption of mankind.
We celebrate the coming of Christ, because we celebrate the coming of the savior.
We celebrate the coming of the Savior, because we need to be redeemed.