THE CHRISTMAS TRANSLATION
SCRIPTURE
Colossians 1:13
LIFE APPLICATION
Christmas is the glorious story of God delivering us from darkness and translating us into the kingdom of His dear Son, so that the Child in the manger becomes the King who reigns in our hearts.
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THE POWER THAT RESCUED US
“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness”
- Darkness blinded us, preventing us from seeing the truth.
- Darkness bound us, holding us captive to its oppressive reign.
- Darkness bruised us, inflicting pain and suffering upon our lives.
- Darkness burdened us, weighing us down with guilt and shame.
–A Captive Condition
- He came down into our darkness.
- He lived among our darkness.
- He died for our darkness.
- He rose above our darkness.
–A Christmas Deliverer
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THE PROVISION THAT REDEEMED US
“And hath translated us…”
–A Sovereign Translation
We are granted:
- A new King.
- A new citizenship.
- A new calling.
- A new culture.
- A new eternity.
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THE PERSON THAT RECEIVED US
“Into the kingdom of His dear Son”
During Christmas:
- A throne was hidden in a trough.
- Majesty was wrapped in mortality.
- The King of ages lay in straw.
- Royalty was disguised in infancy.
–The Benevolent Kingdom
This kingdom is governed by the One whom Isaiah foretold would be called:
- Wonderful
- Counsellor
- The Mighty God
- The Everlasting Father
- The Prince of Peace
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THE PURPOSE THAT REQUIRES US
“Living as Translated People.”
–We Must Witness the New King
We are called to proclaim the truth of the Gospel to the world:
- He delivers.
- He translates.
- He receives.
- He reigns.
–We Must Worship With New Gratitude
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Christmas: A Kingdom Transfer
Colossians 1:13
“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness” — that signifies the RESCUE of Christmas.
“And hath translated us”— that represents the RELOCATION of Christmas.
“Into the kingdom of His dear Son” — that embodies the REIGN of Christmas.
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Disclaimer: All portions of this sermon by Pastor Shane are delivered under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Stories and illustrations drawn from outside sources are cited in the illustration references section, while many illustrations are also shared from Pastor Shane’s own personal experiences.