Trinity Missionary Church Podcast

It is Christmas Sunday for 2018, and we are finishing a historical look at the Christmas story as told by Matthew and Luke.  Over the past several weeks, we have looked at when the Christmas story really began, what God's plan was from the beginning and the hope we have today because of a Baby born in Bethlehem.  This week, we ask the question, "What is Christmas for?"  Now, that may sound like a strange question, but take a moment to really think about what Christmas is for?  Is Christmas a time to gather together with our family and friends?  Is Christmas about giving and receiving gifts?  Is Christmas about worship?  While all of these things are part of our Christmas celebration, Christmas is really about the redemption of mankind by our Creator and Savior.  Jesus came to give us freedom from the penalty of sin, and to become the perfect sacrifice for our sins.  In addition to giving us freedom from the penalty of sin, Jesus came to give us freedom from the pow