Solid Joys Daily Devotional Two Purposes for Christmas
Dec 24, 2025
Delve into the dual purpose of Christ's coming. Jesus arrived to help us stop sinning while also satisfying God's anger when we do stumble. Explore how 1 John reveals the devil's works as sin and understand the transformative power of the incarnation. Through Christ, believers find the strength to combat sin confidently. This discussion ties forgiveness with the empowerment to resist wrongdoing, urging a joyful battle against sin with the assurance of Christ’s sacrifice.
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Jesus Came To Destroy Sin
- John Piper explains Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, primarily meaning sins.
- He connects incarnation purpose to enabling us to stop sinning through Christ's coming.
Context Frames 'He Appeared To'
- Piper links 1 John 3:5 and 3:8 to show 'he appeared to' refers to taking away sins.
- The context makes clear the issue is sinning, not physical problems or schedules.
Fight Sin With Confidence
- Do not view forgiveness as permission to keep sinning; pursue freedom from sin instead.
- Fight sin confidently and joyfully, empowered by Christ's payment, not as legalists or the fearful.
