Advent Series: The Biblical Importance of the Incarnation

Are you ready for Jesus’ return to earth?

2 Samuel 7:12-16

1. Live every day by faith in Christ’s 1^st Coming. 2 Samuel 7:12-15

a. His miracle birth – the incarnation. John 1:12-14.

b. His ministry. Acts 10:38; 1 John 2:6.

c. His mission. 1 Peter 3:18; 1 Timothy 1:15.

d. His mighty victory. 1 Corinthians 15:20; Galatians 2:20.  

e. His majesty in Heaven.           1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:14-15.  

2. Live every day by faith looking for Christ’s 2^nd Coming. 2 Samuel 7:16

a. His return soothes our faith. John 14:1-3; 1 Thess. 4:13-18.

b. His return sanctifies our faith. 1 John 3:1-3.

c. His return sharpens our faith. Acts 1:11; 1 Cor 15:52; Phil 3:20-21.

d. His return strengthens our faith. James 5:7-8; 2 Pt. 3:11-12; Rev 1:18-19