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The Purpose of Christ’s Coming Into the World

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Contending for the Word Q&A

Date: December 21

Jesus Came to Save, The Purpose of His Coming

As Christmas approaches, the world often focuses on the outward symbols of the season, lights, gifts, traditions, and celebrations. Yet the heart of Christmas is far deeper. The eternal Son of God took on flesh and came into the world. Scripture gives us multiple, rich, and interconnected reasons for His coming, each revealing the depth of God’s love and the glory of Christ’s mission. This leads us to an essential question that every Christian should consider carefully, “Why did Jesus come into the world?” 

Jesus came to save sinners

The apostle Paul states it plainly, “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1 Timothy 1:15). The core reason for His coming is redemption. We were helpless, guilty, spiritually dead, and unable to save ourselves. Jesus came to rescue, redeem, and reconcile sinners to God through His life, death, and resurrection. Christmas does not stand alone. It points directly to Good Friday and Easter.

Jesus came to reveal the Father

John 1:18 tells us, “No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, He has made Him known.” Jesus is the perfect revelation of God’s character, mercy, justice, compassion, holiness, and heart. To see Jesus is to see the Father (John 14:9). Christ came so that we might know God truly and personally.

Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil

First John 3:8 declares, “The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.” Through His obedience, death, and resurrection, Christ defeated sin, death, and Satan. He broke the power of darkness over His people and set them free from bondage.

Jesus came to bring light into darkness

Jesus proclaimed, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12). The world is dark with sin, confusion, deception, and despair. Christ came as the Light who exposes sin, reveals truth, and guides His people into life. Where Christ shines, hope rises.

Jesus came to give His life as a ransom for many

Mark 10:45 teaches that the Son of Man came “to give His life as a ransom for many.” His coming was not about earthly power or political victory, but substitution. He took our place, bore our judgment, and satisfied God’s righteous wrath on behalf of sinners. Christmas leads directly to the cross.

Jesus came to fulfill God’s promises

All of Scripture points forward to Christ. He is the fulfillment of God’s promises, the promise to Eve in Genesis 3:15, the covenant with Abraham in Genesis 12:3, the promise to David in 2 Samuel 7:12–13, and the hope proclaimed by the prophets in passages such as Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6, and Micah 5:2. God keeps His promises, and Jesus is the proof.

Jesus came to call sinners to repentance and faith

Jesus said, “I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance” (Luke 5:32). His message was not self-improvement, but surrender. Not self-help, but salvation. He calls all people to turn from sin and trust Him as Lord.

Jesus came to give eternal life

John 3:16 reminds us that everyone who believes in Him “shall not perish but have eternal life.” Christ came so we could live with Him forever, fully forgiven, fully loved, and fully restored. Jesus did not come merely to inspire us or set an example. He came to save, reveal, conquer, redeem, restore, and make all things new. This is the glory of Christmas, God with us, the Savior who came near. Worship Him. Rest in Him. Rejoice in Him. He came for you.

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Dave Jenkins

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021),  The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
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