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Should Christians get involved in supporting or celebrating Christmas? Have you ever heard that argument? Why in the world would Christians want to get involved in something that was really a “pagan holiday,” that we the Church co-opted? So for those critics, I have three points.
Number one: Do you give your kids birthday gifts? You celebrate your kids birthdays, why not celebrate the birth of the Savior? If we’re not going to do it now, when would you decide to do it? That would be a question.
Secondly, in 1st Corinthians 9:22, Paul says, “I became all things to all men, that by all means I may win some.” I can’t think of a time, and I doubt that you could think of a time in the year when there is more focus on the birth of Jesus Christ. Once a year, the world is confronted with the reality of His coming. And I think that’s great!
The third point is in Matthew 16:18,where Jesus said, “On this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” The idea is not that we are holding out against the world. The idea is that we are assaulting a world and they cannot overwhelm us. They cannot withstand the assault of the Church. The very fact that you and I are here, 2000 years after the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, is evidence of that. The world has done everything it can to squash the message, destroy the Word, and intimidate believers. Yet, all around the world today there are those who are singing praise, spreading the Word and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. So, if we co-opt or take over Christmas, that’s what we’re supposed to do. We’re supposed to seize the gates of the enemy. This is why we’re here and why this season is so important.

Gene Cunningham - September 15, 2003

Daniel #15

Daniel #15

Four beast amplify Nebuchadnezzars dream in Daniel chapter 2 (Dan 7:1-8). The beasts represent four gentile empires. The church age are not dealt with by Daniel because it is a mystery (Eph 3:4-11, Col 1:25-27, 1Pe 1:10-12). 7 major judgments: (1) Judgment for sin on the cross (2Co 5:21, 1Jo 2:2, Heb 9:26-28, Rom 8:1); (2) Confession - self-judgment (1Co 11:31, 1Jo 1:9); (3) Rapture -- church removed -- judgment of Christ Bema seat - (1Co 4:10, 1Co 3:11-15, 1Co 9:24-27), Crowns: Crown of righteousness for faithfulness in life (2Ti 4:7-8); Crown of joy for personal evangelism (Phi 4:1, 1Th 4:19); Crown of Glory (1Pe 5:4); Crown of life for faithfulness in persecution (Jam 1:12); (4) Judgment of living Jews and Gentiles at the millennium - "sheep and goat nations" - sheep are gentile believers that enter the kingdom (Mat 24:37-41, Mat 25:1-46); Judgment of Jews (Eze 20:33-38); (6) the Great White Throne (Rev 20:11-15, Joh 5:22) - the righteous of Christ verses the righteous of man (Isa 64:6); (7) Judgment of angels (Mat 25:41, Jud 1:6-7, 1Co 6:3). Divine preparation for judgment - the Supreme court in heaven (Dan 7:9-12, Dan 4:13, Dan 4:17, Dan 4:23, Psa 89:7-8, Zec 1:9-11). God will never judge until He provides overwhelming evidence is given of the Righteousness of His Judgment. God's love could not be demonstrated in angels, but only man, who can lay down his life for another (1Jo 3:16). Ancient of Days emphasizes the Eternity and Holiness of God (Rev 6:16, Rom 3:5-6). Wheels and fire represent Omniscience and Justice (Dan 7:9, Psa 89:14). Christ is the evidence of God's Righteousness and Justice (2Co 5:21, Joh 1:14, Joh 1:17, Rom 8:28-29, Psa 89:14, Psa 108:2). The Antichrist (or little horn) is judged and annihilated (Dan 7:10-11, Dan 7:26, Rev 13:5). The book of life, or remembrance contains those who believe (Exo 32:32, Psa 69:28, Psa 139:16, Mal 3:16, Rev 20:12). Book of deeds (Rev 20:12). Antichrist persecutes the Jews for 3.5 years (Rev 12:6-14, Rev 13:5), but is defeated (Dan 7:11, Rev 19:20). The "beast" for Daniel is revived Rome, but John applies "beast" to the head of the empire (Dan 2:44-45). Christ receives His Kingdom (Dan 7:13-14, Psa 2:7-8, Rev 5:5-12). Clouds speak of the Glory of God (Mat 16:27-28, Mat 19:28, Mat 24:30, Mat 25:31). Clouds refer to us (Heb 12:1) "cloud of witnesses" (Eph 1:12, 2Th 1:10); Gifts from God the Father to God the Son at the 2nd Advent: Dominion refers to rulership; Glory speaks of reverence and honor; Kingdom lasting forever (Mat 6:13, Rev 11:15).

Scripture References: Revelation 19:20, John 5:22, Psalms 108:2, Daniel 7:1-8, Matthew 19:28, Daniel 4:17, Psalms 139:16, John 1:9, Romans 3:5-6, Revelation 11:15, Daniel 7:11, Revelation 20:11-15, Psalms 89:14, Matthew 16:27-28, Daniel 4:13, Psalms 69:28, Romans 8:1, Revelation 6:16, Matthew 6:13, Revelation 13:5, Ezekiel 20:33-38, Romans 8:28-29, Revelation 5:5-12, Daniel 7:9-12, Exodus 32:32, Hebrews 9:26-28, John 3:16, Ephesians 1:12, Revelation 12:6-14, Matthew 25:1-46, John 1:17, Psalms 2:7-8, Jude 1:6-7, Revelation 13:5, John 2:2, Hebrews 12:1, Zechariah 1:9-11, Revelation 20:12, Matthew 24:37-41, John 1:14, Daniel 7:13-14, Matthew 25:41, Daniel 7:26, Colossians 1:25-27, Matthew 25:31, Psalms 89:7-8, Revelation 20:12, James 1:12, Psalms 89:14, Daniel 2:44-45, Isaiah 64:6, Daniel 7:10-11, Ephesians 3:4-11, Matthew 24:30, Daniel 4:23, Malachi 3:16, Philippians 4:1, Daniel 7:9

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