'Conclusion~'

The doctrine of the humanity of Christ is so important that the true confession of it, is a test of belonging to God. "Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the ﬂesh is of God" (1John 4:2). In fact, the human nature of Christ will be denied by the Antichrist. "For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the ﬂesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist" (2John 7).

"The Antichrist denies not only that Jesus is solely the Christ-- and continues to be so-- but, Antichrist also denies that Jesus the Christ dwells in a resurrected, ﬂeshly body-- and continues to do so-- while he, the Antichrist, obviously claims to be dwelling in human ﬂesh" (excerpted from our article, "Antichrist Shall Come" --http://WhatSaithTheScripture.com/Prophecy/Antichrist.Shall.Come.html --). "And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the ﬂesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world" (1John 4:3).

Because of the celebration of Christmas, we have been beneﬁted by a thorough familiarization with the idea of the birth of the Baby Jesus in a Bethlehem manger. "1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was ﬁrst made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with Child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7 And she brought forth her Firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the ﬁeld, keeping watch over their ﬂock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the LORD came upon them, and the glory of the LORD shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the LORD. 12 And this shall be a Sign unto you; Ye shall ﬁnd the Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, good will toward men" (Luke 2:1-14).

But, the true beneﬁt of the Christmas Story is the manifestation of the Son of God in human ﬂesh to "redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works" (Titus 2:14). We need to be reminded that the Little Baby in a Bethlehem manger was named Jesus, by His Father, because "He shall save His people from their sins" (Matthew 1:21). So great is His Salvation, that He not only would redeem us from the "wrath to come" (1Thessalonians 1:10), but the Spirit of Christ, Who is the True Spirit of Christmas, would secure for Himself a wonderful change of heart in the children of men that would cause loving obedience in His people.

"And I will put My Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in My Statutes, and ye shall keep My Judgments, and do them" (Ezekiel 36:27). And, the willingness of His people seems to be the very issue that connects the reason for the advent of Jesus at the First Christmas with His soon return. "Thy people shall be willing in the day of Thy Power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: Thou hast the dew of Thy youth" (Psalm 110:3).

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