well,
Martin Luther is rolling over in his grave. He gave his life to break away from Roman Catholicism who with held teaching that salvation of individuals is by GRACE through FAITH in Christ, and NOT by any church clergyman of ANY denomination.
Christ did not come to save any institution. He came to bring salvation to individuals and paid the price for their redemption so that GOD's Justice would be satisfied...
Redemption and forgiveness are individual things that Christ provided for us all and HE ALONE frants us Salvation individually to all who come to HIM belivieng by faith.
It is that open and simple.
THANK GOD for the BABY in the MANGER who left HIS THRONE next to God the Father out of LOVE of for US and Obedience to HIS FATHER ! We as mortal people have so much to be THANKFUL for was we celebrate the prophesied COMING and BIRTH of Christ to REDEEM us to GOD by paying the penalty for our sins and coming to God in humility, confessing our sins, accepting and thanking HIM for HIS forgiveness and placing our faith and hope in the Blesed Son of God, Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever.
I love this season for this reason alone....
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