The Epiphany of Our Lord

The revealing of Christ’s divinity and rightful position as the second person in the Trinity. Conceived by the Holy Ghost born of the virgin Mary, there by being truly God and truly man. Romans 1:34 “Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:” God’s own testimony of His only begotten Son being baptized by John. Matthew 3:16-17 “And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Jesus in perfect obedience walked on earth as the first perfect man fulfilling all righteousness as the son of Adam. Then the fallen sons and daughters of Adam could be redeemed. Sin committed in the flesh, atoned for in the flesh, the God man dying in the flesh, shedding His precious Holy blood for sinners condemned and unclean. 2 Corinthians 5:21 “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” Hebrews 2:14-17 “Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their life time subject to bondage. For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.” This revelation to the heart of a sinner, works godly sorrow over sin, repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ. Washed in the blood of Jesus, translated from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of God. Born again, if any man be in Christ he is a new creature old things are passed away; behold all things are become new, as Apostle Paul teaches. God has call us brothers sisters young and old to proclaim the everlasting gospel of Jesus’s blood and righteousness. This gift of justification by Jesus Christ comes as a free gift without any merit or worthiness on our part. It comes to us from a mercifull God to sinners by birth and by choice Titus 3:3-7 “For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful,and hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.” This is the message of
the Gospel, there is life in Jesus name and a sure anchor for the soul. John 5:11-13 “And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.” Oh what an Epiphany it is when the grace of God in Christ Jesus is revealed to a sinner. Proclaim it preach it, teach it, sing it, herald forth the word of life as long as there is breath. The seed is planted and God gives the increase. The time is short, Jesus is coming again! In His service

Mark

Posted on 10 Feb 2011 
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