Is Christianity truly about your own efforts to be good, or is it built on a foundation of something far more radical? Dr. Larson explores the transformative power of Christ's perfect obedience and how His righteousness is gifted to you through faith alone. Join us to discover how living out of gratitude, rather than the fear of failing the law, can reshape your entire perspective on faith and life.

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In this Christmas sermon from the Faith Comes by Hearing podcast, Dr. Cary Larson explores the biblical account of the angel's announcement to shepherds about the birth of Jesus and to look for the sign of swaddling clothes. The challenge is our human tendency to believe we must earn God's love or bring offerings to the manger, contrasting it with the unconditional grace and aid God offers. There is a connection of the manger to Jesus' later burial in linen cloths and resurrection, presenting Christmas as a celebration of God's gift of salvation through Christ, bringing great joy and peace to all who receive it.

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Rev. Dr. Cary Larson reflects on the true meaning of the Christmas season and sends blessings too all this Christmas season. Merry Christmas!

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