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1. Walk in repentance (Isaiah 1:16) 2. Walk in righteousness (Isaiah 1:17) 3. Walk in restoration (Isaiah 1:18-19) 4. Walk away from rebellion (Isaiah 1:20)

1. Salvation came from God (Matthew 1:18) 2. Salvation came through the Jews (Matthew 1:19-20) 3. Salvation came in a baby (Matthew 1:21a, 22-25) 4. Salvation came to mankind (Matthew 1:21b)

1.    Christmastime is for loving.     A.  To be loved by God. 1 John 4:9–10     B.   To love God. Mark 12:28–30      C.   To love others. John 13:34–35; 1 John 4:7–82.    Christmastime is for giving.     A.  God gave His best. Rom. 5:8; 1 John 4:14     B.   Give God your best. 2 Sam. 24:24; Rom. 12:1     C.   Give others your best. Eccl. 9:10a; Col. 1:28–293.    Christmastime is for believing.     A.  Believe for salvation. Acts 16:30–31; Rom. 10:13     B.   Believe after salvation. Heb. 11:6        1) For assurance. 2 Tim. 1:12; 1 John 5:13        2) For provision. Rom. 8:32        3) For protection. Psalm 91:10–11        4) For direction. Psalm 32:84.    Christmastime is for living.     A.  God gives abundant life. John 10:10     B.   God gives everlasting life. John 10:27–29 

December 5, 2021 | Guest preaching this week was Rev. Greg Addison, who spoke on "Knowing the God of Comfort in Tough Times" out of 2 Corinthians 1:3-11. Pulling from his own recent experience in loss, Greg teaches us to look toward God and not just what He can give us. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org