Every year the world celebrates Christmas, but most of the world doesn’t have a clue what Christmas is or why we celebrate it. The reality is that Christmas is the symbolic time we celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. We know that Jesus was not born on December 25, but we use this date as our annual time to celebrate His birth.
Every year the world celebrates Christmas, but most of the world doesn’t have a clue what Christmas is or why we celebrate it.
The reality is that Christmas is the symbolic time we celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. We know that Jesus was not born on December 25, but we use this date as our annual time to celebrate His birth.
As Christians, we know that Jesus is the Son of God. We know that God loved mankind so much that He sent Jesus to this earth. However, many people wonder, “Why did God send Jesus anyway. What’s the purpose?”
Well, let me, as briefly as possible, give you six reasons why Jesus was born.
- To redeem us from the curse of the law of sin and death (Titus 2:14 and Gal. 4:3-7).
- To restore authority to its rightful place (Matt. 28:18-20).
- To reconcile man to God (Eph. 2:14-18 and 2 Cor. 5:18-21).
- To destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8).
- To make a way for everlasting life (1 John 5:11-13).
- Because of love (John 3:16).
Jesus did not come into the world to condemn the world but to save it (John 3:17). And because He loves us so much, He’s coming again for us (John 14:1-18 and 1 Thess. 4:13-18).
As far as I’m concerned, that’s worth celebrating!
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Dr. Larry Ollison is founder and Senior Pastor of Walk on the Water Faith Church and founder of Larry Ollison Ministries. With over forty years in the ministry, he is a very popular speaker nationally and internationally and ministers the Word of Faith through radio, television, Internet, and daily e-mail devotionals. As the author of twelve books (including The Power of Grace, The Practical Handbook for Christian Living, Breaking the Cycle of Offense, Life is in the Blood, and recently released The Paradise of God), he is in frequent demand for radio/TV interviews, book signings, and magazine publications.
Dr. Ollison was raised a Southern Baptist. While majoring in theology at Southwest Baptist University, he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. For many years he traveled extensively speaking at Full Gospel Business Men's meetings and conventions. He later earned an M.A. in Theology and a Ph.D. and Th.D. from Life Christian University.
Currently President of International Convention of Faith Ministries (ICFM), Dr. Ollison is also Vice-President of Spirit FM Christian Radio Network, Missouri State Director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), and a Trustee on the boards of several international ministries. He is also the host of The Cutting Edge Radio Broadcast and authors The Cutting Edge Daily Devotional.
As the owner of a marine dealership, his extensive business background brings a unique flavor to his teaching. He founded and served as chairman of the Missouri State Marine Board, President of the Marine Dealers’ Association, Vice-President of a bank holding company, along with holding several directorships in various corporations.
Dr. Ollison's strongest areas of teaching are the blood of Jesus, faith, relationships, the Hebrew language, the Holy Spirit, the end times, and heaven. During ministry, he operates freely in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. His use of humor and his ability to make a theological concept simple makes it enjoyable and easy for everyone to understand. Countless testimonies have been received from people who say their lives have been changed after experiencing Dr. Ollison's unique ministry.
Dr. Ollison is a pastor, pilot, teacher, and author. His number one goal is to meet the needs of the people through the teaching of faith in God's Word. He and his wife, Loretta, have two children and six grandchildren.