Here's the Point from CrossPoint Christian Church in Whittier, CA

God deserves to be glorified for providing the only means for our peace with Him.

Key Verse: "For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting  Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6

Jesus is the Prince of Peace because:

1. We can have peace with God through Him.
Romans 5:1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Colossians 1:19-20 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.

2. He’s the only one that can make peace with God and man.
John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
Acts 4:12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

3. We can be peace makers through Him in us.
2 Corinthians 5:20  Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. 

Las buenas nuevas de salvación le traen gloria al nombre de Dios.



Versículo Clave:  Lucas 2:10-11 Pero el ángel les dijo: No temáis; porque he aquí os doy nuevas de gran gozo, que será para todo el pueblo: que os ha nacido hoy, en la ciudad de David, un Salvador, que es CRISTO el Señor.

Las nuevas son de gran gozo porque son:

1. De Dios.

Hebreos 1:1-2 Dios, habiendo hablado muchas veces y de muchas maneras en otro tiempo a los padres por los profetas, en estos postreros días nos ha hablado por el Hijo, a quien constituyó heredero de todo, y por quien asimismo hizo el universo;

Hebreos 1:14 ¿No son todos espíritus ministradores, enviados para servicio a favor de los que serán herederos de la salvación?

Lucas 1:26-28 Al sexto mes el ángel Gabriel fue enviado por Dios a una ciudad de Galilea, llamada Nazaret, a una virgen desposada con un varón que se llamaba José, de la casa de David; y el nombre de la virgen era María. Y entrando el ángel en donde ella estaba, dijo: ¡Salve, muy favorecida! El Señor es contigo; bendita tú entre las mujeres.

2. Para toda la humanidad.

2 Pedro 3:9 El Señor no retarda su promesa, según algunos la tienen por tardanza, sino que es paciente para con nosotros, no queriendo que ninguno perezca, sino que todos procedan al arrepentimiento.

Juan 3:16 Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna.

3. Para salvación

*Juan 3:16 Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna.

1 Timoteo 1:15 Palabra fiel y digna de ser recibida por todos: que Cristo Jesús vino al mundo para salvar a los pecadores, de los cuales yo soy el primero.

Juan 1:12  Mas a todos los que le recibieron, a los que creen en su nombre, les dio potestad de ser hechos hijos de Dios;

God’s good news of salvation brings glory to His holy name.




Key Verse: Luke 2:10-11 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.

The news is of great joy because it is:

1. From God:
   • Hebrews 1:1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds;
   • Hebrews 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?
   • Luke 1:26-28 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!”
2. For All People:
   • 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
   • John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
3. For Salvation: 
   • John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
   • 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
   • John 1:12  But as many as received Him, to them He gave the [a]right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:

Sirviendole a Dios con gozo le trae honra y gloria.

Versículo Clave:   Y todo lo que hagáis, hacedlo de corazón, como para el Señor y no para los hombres;  Colosenses 3:23

Podemos servir con gozo porque:

1. Reconocemos que servimos a Cristo, nuestro señor.
2. Recordamos lo que Dios ha hecho por nosotros.
3. Recibiremos recompensas.

Serving God joyfully brings Him honor and glory.

Key Verse: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters... Colossians 3:23 

We can serve with joy because we:

1. Recognize we serve Christ, our Lord.
2. Remember what God has done for us.
3. Receive rewards. 

Dios es glorificado cuando nos comprometemos a servirle de todo corazón.

Versículo Clave:  Y si mal os parece servir a Jehová, escogeos hoy a quién sirváis; si a los dioses a quienes sirvieron vuestros padres, cuando estuvieron al otro lado del río, o a los dioses de los amorreos en cuya tierra habitáis; pero yo y mi casa serviremos a Jehová.  Josué 24:15 

1. Apreciamos lo que tenemos (Josué 24:13)

• Efesios 1:7 - en quien tenemos redención por su sangre, el perdón de pecados según las riquezas de su gracia,
• Deuteronomio 4:9 -  Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. And teach them to your children and your grandchildren,
• 1 Timoteo 6:6 -  Pero gran ganancia es la piedad acompañada de contentamiento;

2. Abandonamos los ídolos a nuestro alrededor (Josué 24:14)

• 1 Tesalonicenses 1:9 -  porque ellos mismos cuentan de nosotros la manera en que nos recibisteis, y cómo os convertisteis de los ídolos a Dios, para servir al Dios vivo y verdadero,
• Romanos 12:1-2 -  Así que, hermanos, os ruego por las misericordias de Dios, que presentéis vuestros cuerpos en sacrificio vivo, santo, agradable a Dios, que es vuestro culto racional.  No os conforméis a este siglo, sino transformaos por medio de la renovación de vuestro entendimiento, para que comprobéis cuál sea la buena voluntad de Dios, agradable y perfecta.

3. Servimos a Dios como se lo merece (Josué 24:15)

• Apocalipsis 4:11 -  Señor, digno eres de recibir la gloria y la honra y el poder; porque tú creaste todas las cosas, y por tu voluntad existen y fueron creadas.
• 1 Timoteo 1:17 -  Por tanto, al Rey de los siglos, inmortal, invisible, al único y sabio Dios, sea honor y gloria por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

God is glorified when Christians are wholly committed to serving Him.

Key Verse: “And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the river or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”  Joshua 24:15

1. You appreciate what you have (Joshua 24:13)

• Ephesians 1:7 - In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace
• Deuteronomy 4:9 - Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life.  And teach them to your children and your grandchildren,
•  1 Timothy 6:6 - Now godliness with contentment is great gain.

2. You forsake idols around you (Joshua 24:14)

• 1 Thessalonians 1:9 - For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,
• Romans 12:1-2 - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

3. You serve God as he deserves (Joshua 24:15)

• Revelation 4:11 -  “You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they [b]exist and were created.”
• 1 Timothy 1:17 -  Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to [a]God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen

As children of God, we get to glorify Him forever for His amazing faithfulness.

Key Verse:  "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful."  Hebrews 10:23

God’s Faithfulness is amazing because it:

1. Makes Him trustworthy. (Galatians 3:6 – Abraham believed God…)

• Deuteronomy 32:4 "He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he."
• Job 13:15 "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Even so, I will defend my own ways before Him."

2. Makes His word dependable. (Galatians 3:8 – In you all the nations shall be blessed)

• Psalm 33:4 For the word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all he does.

3. Makes our salvation possible. (Galatians 3:13 – Christ has redeemed us)

• 1 Timothy 1:15 "This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief."

4. Makes our new life enjoyable. (Galatians 3:14 – "...that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith."

• Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law."