#17 The Real Christmas Story A Religion of Death

#17 The Real Christmas Story A Religion of Death Not Life Luke 1:14-28 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 Dr. Jim Phillips preaches this message on the mission field. If anyone would like to make a donation to help no matter how small. It will be appreciated. Thank you. Our Address in Fish Lake Valley is POB 121 Dyer, Nevada 89010 or HC 72 Box 19102 Fish Lake Valley Nevada 89010. You Can make your donation through paypal or any credit card. IRS EIN # 82-5114777 The true Christmas story is not merely the birth of Jesus, but the full Gospel of His divine identity, sacrificial death, and resurrection—revealed through Scripture as the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. Central to this message is the claim that Jesus is God incarnate, the Son of God, whose miracles, including casting out demons, authenticate His messianic authority and demonstrate the arrival of God's kingdom. The sermon emphasizes that salvation is not earned through religious rituals or sacrifices, which are now obsolete and spiritually dead, but received by faith in Christ alone, who died, was buried, and rose again according to the Scriptures. It warns against a religion of hypocrisy and power-seeking, exemplified by the religious leaders who rejected Jesus despite His signs, and calls listeners to prioritize hearing and obeying the Word of God over empty traditions. Ultimately, the Gospel is presented as the only true path to eternal life, offering grace, truth, and transformation through faith in the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.