GracePoint Church
Understandably, most people don’t like to think about the devil at Christmas. We would much rather celebrate the Prince of Peace than dwell on the Prince of Darkness. But according to the Bible, one of the main reasons Jesus was born was directly connected to the devil. This sermon focuses on what that reason is and why it matters to us today.
1 John 3:4-8 ESV
Sermon Outline & Notes
Jesus was born to DEFEAT SATAN.
The Defeat of Satan in the Arc of Scripture
The Victory Promised
* Genesis 3:14-15 (protoevangelium)
Faintest Hints in the OT
* Psalm 91:13
* Isaiah 27:1
The Battle in the Gospels
* Matthew 4:1-11
* John 12:27-31
* Luke 11:14-22
The Epistles Confirm
* 1 Corinthians 15:22-24
* Colossians 2:14-15
* Hebrews 2:14
It matters because it means Jesus can help us…
1. Resist Temptation
2. Overcome Fear
3. Persevere to the End