What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?
There would be no “God with us.” • Illustration: A standard movie plot involves the protagonist searching for a “secret admirer” that has left some indications of his/her affection. • Humans have always been searching for God, our “secret admirer,” and Christians have found him in the person and life of Jesus Christ. • In the Scriptures, Jesus is known as the Son of David, Son of God, and Son of Man. Illustration: Max Lucado describes the thoughts and feelings of the Roman centurion who proclaimed Jesus to be the Son of God at the cross. • Jesus brought us victory over all our limitations because he faced the same struggles and persevered. There would be no victory. • If Jesus had not come, there would be no salvation from our sin. Isaiah 53 • If Jesus had not come, we would be destroyed by Satan. 1 John 3:8 • If Jesus had not come, we would not experience eternal life. Illustration: Winston Churchill’s funeral acknowledged the death of his body, but also celebrated the new life of his
