Advent: It Changes Our Gloom to Glory

Isaiah 9:1-7

“If we aren’t experiencing the glory of God, we may still be wrapped in our graveclothes.” ~Asil Treblig

Jesus Christ changes our gloom to glory through…

1. His Radiance. (vv.2,3)

· Extreme darkness to everlasting light

· Extreme sadness to everlasting joy

2. His Rescue. (vv.4,5)

· Deliverance from bondage to freedom

· Deliverance of His righteous wrath

3. His Role. (v.6)

· As Son of man and Son of God

· As miracle worker, counselor, all powerful, eternal father, reconciler

4. His Reign. (v.7)

· Is eternal and expected

· Is just and righteous

· Will happen

Closing Thoughts on Doing What is Good

Titus 3:9-15

“We make a living by what we earn, we make a life by what we give” ~Asil Treblig

Good:

• Agathos – What is in accord with and promotes godly character.

• Kalos – Moral beauty. The outward appearance of the goodness God does inside of us that works its way out and inspires others.

1. Look out for false teachers. (v.9)

· What they say is unprofitable and useless.

2. Look out for factious people. (vv.10,11)

· They are warped and sinful.

3. Look out for fellow servants. (vv.12,13)

· We all need help and encouragement.

4. Look out for faithful friends. (vv.14,15)

· We all need love and grace