The word “Christ” means Redeemer or Savior. We are all broken and sinful people in need of a Savior – “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). While some have broken relationships, broken families, broken/sick bodies, broken dreams, or broken hearts, without Jesus, each person experiences a broken relationship with God as a direct result of sin.

At Christmas we celebrate Jesus’ entrance into this world. Jesus is God’s solution to the problem created by sin. The Bible says that “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). Jesus took on himself the penalty for sin that you and I deserve, allowing those who believe in Him to enjoy eternal life!

You might ask, “what do I need to do in order to secure this eternal life?” The Bible teaches that there is nothing we can do to earn this gift. Salvation does not come through joining a church, doing good works, or being baptized. It is a free gift and must be accepted through faith – “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is a gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).

God freely gives eternal life to those who recognize their need for salvation and call on His name. “Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13