"Joy" Advent 2024 week 3

Episode 50 of the True North Church podcast, hosted by True North Church, titled ""Joy" Advent 2024 week 3 " was published on December 16, 2024 and runs 50 minutes.

December 16, 2024 ·50m · True North Church

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Episode Description

In this episode, we dive into the joyous news proclaimed to shepherds on a starry night—the birth of Jesus, the Messiah, Yahweh in the flesh. What makes this news so joyous? It’s the gift of righteousness, freely given, not earned. Drawing from Romans 4, we explore how God’s righteousness realigns humanity to its original state of communion with Him.

Discover how the Gospel is about what God did right, not what Adam did wrong. Through the metaphor of the Kintsugi bowl, we unpack the beauty of being restored, redeemed, and made whole through the work of Jesus. Our cracks, once a sign of brokenness, become a testament to God’s transformative power.

Salvation isn’t just a pardon; it’s complete wholeness—a renewal of the divine image within us, as described by Athanasius. It's heaven filling the shattered pieces of our lives until we shine brighter than before.

This episode concludes with a powerful reminder: as we wait for Jesus' return, we do so without fear, trusting in His promise to never leave us. Prepare room in your heart and experience the thrill of hope this season brings.

Join us as we celebrate the joyous news of Jesus and uncover how His love fills every crack in our lives, making us something completely new.

Tune in for an uplifting message of hope, restoration, and the unshakable joy found in Christ!

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