“Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 5:20-21
Organized religion has attempted to legislate the gift of Christmas. Jesus comes with a host of requirements. You have to keep laws and do works for God. The freedom of Jesus has been lost as you are taught to walk towards God through a matrix of laws and religious practices.
If you attempt to approach God through laws (old covenant), you will fall into condemnation because you cannot live up to the holy standards of God. The law is perfect and reflects the heart of God. However, there is no mercy or compassion in the law and the law will not change to accept your human frailties.
The purpose of the law is to convict you of sin and demonstrate you can never live with God through laws. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Jesus cannot be controlled or defined through laws. He came to set you free! This is the miracle of Christmas. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. He has destroyed the laws and calls you to live with Him by faith. He is merciful and compassionate and died for your sins.
Accept Jesus by faith and He gives you the gift of eternal life. This life comes to live in you in the essence of the Holy Spirit and is your only hope to find the righteousness of God.
The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus will set you free from the law of sin and death. Abide in the Holy Spirit and you can live a life pleasing to God. There is no other way!
Jesus is a gift from God and can only be accepted by faith. He wants you to live free of restrictions and experience an abundant and prosperous life.
Hal Hollister Ministry 