"THERE IS BORN...A SAVIOR"
I. "NOW IT CAME TO PASS IN THOSE DAYS."
A. What about those days?
1. "There went forth a decree from Caesar Augustus."
a. Gaius Octavius.
b. Augustus a title - Caesar by courtesy.
c. When he became Imperator.
1. Refused to be called Dictator indicated only temporary
reign. Refused King didn't signify enough.
"in those days."
2. The power gradually went from hands of people to governors - finally
autocratic control. "in those days"
3. Doors of Temple of Janus closed.
4. Caesar issued a decree - and it was done no appeals.
5. In small turbulent section of Roman Empire this thing happened. They were
going to Bethlehem because at that psychic moment of history Caesar had
ordered it.
6. When they arrived in Bethlehem this happened "It came to pass while they
were there the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered." "No
room in the inn" pun do cheion. "She brought forth and she wrapped Him in
swaddling clothes."
"Let us observe the heavenly activity"
Message to shepherds.
Savior - one who would confront problem of sin.
Multitude at heavenly host singing "Glory to God in the Highest" and on earth peace?
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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013)
Pastor Chuck was used in the Jesus People revival where he was used along with others to minister to the hippy young people. They saw a work of the Spirit where many were added to the church and discipled. He has raised up many pastors who are a part of the Calvary Chapel movement now and where he pastors the large Costa Mesa church in California.The Calvary Chapel movement is based of simple principles that Chuck Smith taught over the years such as: The priority of agape love, Simple fellowship amongst the saints, the breaking of bread, the teaching of God's word chapter by chapter and verse by verse. And lastly and most importantly the principle not by might nor by power but by my spirit saith the Lord.