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At the birth of Jesus, angels were singing praises to God.
This wasn’t just some generic song, the words were very specific.
The song emphasized glory to God, peace on earth and goodwill to men.
The Savior was born, mankind’s salvation was underway.
Since the whole purpose of the plan of salvation is to bring glory to God, it makes sense that the angels would proclaim glory to God at the birth of Jesus.
He is a manifestation of God’s glory
The birth of Christ is a time to praise God’s glory
Ephesians 1:4-6
The Glory of God once dwelt with man, but departed because of sin
God’s glory had once dwelt in the tabernacle.
Exodus 40:3
and later in the temple
2 Chronicles 7:1-3
Sadly, God’s glory had departed the people because of the nation’s sin.
1 Samuel 4:21-22
God’s glory returned to Earth in the person of Jesus Christ
Now, finally, God’s glory was returning to earth in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ.
John 1:14
That lowly manger was a holy of holies because Jesus was there!
In fact, he word "dwelt" in greek, is the same word used for tabernacle.
Once again, God's glory would reside in the tabernacle.
This time, the tabernacle of Christ!
The glory of God was bringing with it peace.
This is not to be taken as a universal declaration of peace to ALL humanity.
Rather, peace with God is a product of justification.
Nor is peace on Earth referring to a world peace, but rather a contrast from the previous focus, which was heavenly.
Here, the focus shifts to the earthly. . .
Men.
This peace is a peace that is only available from Christ, and its dependent upon our placing our faith in Him.
Christ brings peace
Job 22:21
Jesus is the Prince of Peace
Isaiah 9:6
He brings a type of peace that nothing else can.
John 14:27
John 16:33
Jesus is God's act of good will toward men.
He is the sacrifice for our sins, He is our substitute, the Perfect Lamb of God.
He gave His life an atonement for our sins.
While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
There is a noticeably different translation of this verse in some of the more modern translations.
"on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (ESV)
"on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”
(NIV)
Whether God is giving peace and goodwill, or peace to those with whom He is pleased, they are all perfectly valid translations when compared to the Greek manuscripts.
This is a testament to the great depth of meaning in this statement that God made through the angels.
Therefore, that wording needs to be addressed as well.
What you will see is that while the two translations appear very different at first, they are really not different at all.
Just different ways of stating the same thing.
God's peace is given only to those who are recipients of God's good will or favor ("those with whom He is pleased").
It takes faith to please God, His favor cannot be earned
Hebrews 11:6
We cannot earn God's favor by any amount of good works, it is a gift of God.
Ephesians 2:8-9
Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.
Jesus is the embodiment of the Word of God (John 1:14) and the necessary object of our faith.
There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved, and no other means of salvation.
Jesus is the only salvation
Acts 4:12
John 14:6
It is the Baby in the manger, the Lamb on the cross, and the glorified Risen Savior - the Messiah, The Lord Jesus Christ whom we can look to for peace and salvation.
And it all began in a manger in Bethlehem.
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