“Gloria: The Third Song of Christmas”

“Gloria: The Third Song of Christmas”

1. A Song Of Angels

“Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,” (Luke 2:13)

1. Prelude to the Song
2. God’s Glory Brought Terror

“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.” (Luke 2:8)

“An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.” (Luke 2:9)

“who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.” (1 Timothy 6:16)

“We need to be saved from God   … the last thing in the world the impenitent sinner ever wants to meet on the other side of the grave is God.”  (R.C. Sproul)

1. There Was Good News to Share

“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10–11)

III. A Song Giving Glory to God

““Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”” (Luke 2:14)

1. A Song of Salvation
2. God’s Favor is Us

““Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”” (Luke 2:14)

““For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:16–17)

1. Peace on Earth

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” (Romans 5:1)

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,” (Romans 8:1)

“The glory of the Gospel is that the One from whom we need to be saved is the very One who saves us.” (R.C. Sproul)

“The glory of the Lord shone around them, and (the Shepherds) were terrified   ….  The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen” (Luke 2:9,20)

“What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)