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Merry Christmas from Julie and me,
About 2000 years ago, Jesus was born. Some say he was a great man, others a prophet (speaking for God), many others say the embodiment of God. I have come to know him as all three.
The creator of this universe requires a perfect heart, without blemish, to have a relationship with Him. Since we all fall short of perfection, even perfection of motive, we require atonement to be made for our sins (disobeying God; imperfections of the heart or intentions). Jesus was sent to Earth to show us the way to Love others, and to live the perfect life we are unable to do. His innocent death at about 33 and raising to live again 3 days later have paid the price for my sins. Jesus taught of repentance (turning away from sin, even as it entices us) and forgiveness, of perfect Love which serves as a guide for how we are to live and love others. After his resurrection, he spent about 40 days teaching and sharing with his friends before being taken up into heaven. ~ He will come again at the time of judgement. Those whose hearts belong to him will spend eternity with God. The rest will spend eternity in the place designed for rebellious angels like Lucifer (aka Satan; the Devil), a place called Hell. Thanks to Jesus, we can be saved that fate.
This is the Jesus we celebrate today.
May God bless your Christmas with Love as it was meant to be.
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