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The Paul Tripp Podcast

500. The Mystery of Christmas | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word

Dec 20, 2023
Explore the paradoxes of Jesus as the God man and the need for grace and humility in reconciling unholy people to a holy God
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  • Christmas is the mystery of reconciling unholy people to a holy God, demonstrating the grace and mercy of God.
  • Living in the presence of God's holiness reveals the hidden pathways of sin, driving a deeper reliance on God and recognition of ongoing spiritual growth.

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The Mystery of Christmas

Christmas is described as the mystery of reconciling deeply unholy people to a perfectly holy God. The poem emphasizes the miraculous nature of Jesus, the God man, who is both preexistent and self-sufficient, yet becomes an infant and dependent. Through Jesus, God reconciles unholy people to himself, demonstrating the grace and mercy of God. The poem highlights the ongoing need for grace and dependence on God, as individuals strive to be holy.

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