Christmas Hope - The Victory of Christ

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Christmas Hope: The Victory of Christ

Pastor Zach Prosser

Sermon Discussion Notes

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Ø Christ Came So We Could Be Victorious (1 Corinthians 15:20-26) • A baby brought the victory (Isaiah 9:6-7).

§ Christ goes with us to the battle (Deuteronomy 20:1). § He works all things for our good (Romans 8:28).

Ø Satan Has Highly Exalted Himself in the World • Satan is puffed up with pride (1 Timothy 3:2-6).

§ His pride caused him to be cast out of heaven (Isaiah 14:12-15; Luke 10:17-18).

• Ø  Corruption in the Heart of Man is Exceedingly Abundant

  • All have sinned against God (Romans 3:10-18).

  • The human heart is wicked (Jeremiah 17:9).

  • People have forsaken God for things of the world (Jeremiah 2:13).

• Ø  Wicked Leaders Have Come to Power Throughout the World

• The Antichrist exalts himself against God (2 Thessalonians 2:3-4).

Ø Affliction and Persecution Against God’s People Abounds • You will be tried in the fire (1 Peter 4:12).

• Ø  Death Continues to Prevail in This World

  • Sin brings death (Romans 5:12, 6:23).

  • Family members will kill each other (Matthew 10:21).

• Ø  Through Christ’s Righteousness, We Have Been Redeemed

  • Christ has forgiven us (Colossians 2:13-15).

  • He has made us righteous (Philippians 2:14-15).

  • He covers our shame (Revelation 3:18).

  • He has given us double honor (Isaiah 61:7).

  • He has made a way for us to live a holy life (Isaiah 35:8).

• Ø  Christ Gives us Victory over Death and Hell (1 Corinthians 15:51-57)

• Through death we destroy the power of the devil (Hebrews 2:14).