Why Jesus Came

Why Jesus Came

The angel that appeared to Joseph emphasized the meaning of Jesus’ name: “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins” (Matt 1:21). “Jesus” from the Hebrew Joshua, means “Jehovah will save.” The name is a testimony to God’s salvation. Jesus himself, would be the embodiment of salvation.

After Jesus’ resurrection, Peter emphasized the importance of Jesus’ name: “There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).

What an amazing statement this is! It destroys the popular sentiment that there are many was to be right with God. There is only one way, and that way is Jesus. No religion, no philosophy, no ceremony, and no good deeds can obtain salvation. Only one name under heaven has been given by which salvation is offered. It is Jesus. The one who is Immanuel, “God with us.” The one who came to save his people from their sins.[1]

International Missions Offering

Thank you for giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering! We do not have the final totals yet, but gifts received to date are over $5,000. Praise the Lord! You may continue to give to this offering through the end of the year.

Candlelight Service: Saturday, Dec 24, 5:00 PM

Join us for a casual evening of family-friendly Christmas hymns and Scripture reading. This is a wonderful gospel opportunity for family, friends, and neighbors. The service will be about 45-minutes in length. We plan to make the service available via life stream on the Crestview YouTube channel as a ministry to our homebound members.

Christmas Day Gathered Worship: Sunday, Dec 25, 10:30 AM

Plan to gather with the church on the Lord’s Day for a service that will focus on the incarnation of the Lord Jesus. There will be no coffee corner, equipping courses, or nursery.

New Years Day Gathered Worship: Sunday, Jan 1, 10:30 AM

Plan to gather with the church on the Lord’s Day for a service that will focus on the glory of the Lord Jesus. This is an ideal way to bring in 2023. There will be no coffee corner, equipping courses, or nursery.

For His Glory,

Pastor Thomas

[1] Adapted from John F. MacArthur, Jr., The Miracle of Christmas (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1989), 60.