Solid Joys Daily Devotional Christmas Is for Freedom
Dec 19, 2025
Delve into the profound meaning of Christmas as a celebration of freedom. The discussion explores how Christ's incarnation dismantles death's power and reassures believers, making them indestructible. John Piper highlights Satan's attempts to derail God's plan and shows how Jesus ultimately triumphs over fear and condemnation. Through forgiveness, believers find liberation, empowering them to live boldly in faith. The message emphasizes that Christmas is a time to embrace this fearless love, reminding us that death holds no threat for those in Christ.
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Death Defeated By Incarnation
- Jesus became man to die and thereby destroy the devil's power over death and fear.
- Forgiveness through Christ makes believers immune to Satan's condemnation and fear of death.
The Cross Was Satan's Undoing
- The incarnation is described as God locking himself into death row, choosing and embracing death for our sake.
- Satan tried to avert the cross because the cross was his ultimate destruction.
Forgiveness Removes Condemnation
- By wiping away sins through his death, Jesus removes Satan's legal basis to condemn believers.
- Forgiven people become finally indestructible because condemnation no longer sticks.
