Why Jesus Came to Earth
Good morning, brethren, as we are in the season of Christmas, I would like to write on the topic “Why Jesus came to earth.” To begin, it is important to understand what Christmas truly means. For believers, Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and represents God coming into the world in human form. From a cultural or social perspective, Christmas is often seen as a time of family, togetherness, and celebration—a season of giving and receiving gifts, sharing meals, music, and stories. It emphasises generosity, kindness, and care for others. On a more personal level, many view Christmas as a time of reflection on the past and gratitude for loved ones. However, the most important question remains: Why did Jesus come to the earth? His coming was not accidental but intentional—it was God’s divine plan for our salvation and restoration. Galatians 4:4–5 tells us, “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son… to redeem those who were under the law.” Jesus’ central message was the Kingdom of God—to restore God’s Kingdom to mankind. He came to reveal God to humanity. As Scripture says in John 1:18, “No one has ever seen God; the only Son… has made Him known.” Likewise, Jesus said in John 14:9, “Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father.” Through Jesus, we see God’s love, holiness, compassion, and truth expressed in human form. Jesus also came to save us from sin. This was the primary mission of His coming—to bring salvation to humanity. Luke 19:10 states, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Matthew 1:21 adds, “He will save His people from their sins.” Salvation is found only in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and cannot be earned by works.
Furthermore, Jesus came to pay the ultimate price for the sin of every person. Sin requires a sacrifice, and Jesus became that sacrifice. He took our punishment so that we could receive forgiveness. Mark 10:45 says, “The Son of Man… came to give His life as a ransom for many.” Isaiah 53:5–6 declares that He was wounded for our transgressions, and 1 Peter 2:24 confirms, “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree.” Another reason Jesus came was to fulfill the Law and the Prophets. In Matthew 5:17, Jesus said, “I did not come to abolish the Law… but to fulfill it.” Luke 24:44 also tells us that everything written about Him had to be fulfilled. The coming of Jesus also made eternal life possible. Before His coming, humanity lived under bondage (John 10:10). But thank God for Jesus—He offers life that goes beyond this world. John 3:16 assures us that “whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” Eternal life begins through a personal relationship with Christ. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. He defeated sin, death, and Satan. Hebrews 2:14 tells us that He destroyed the power of death, and Colossians 2:15 declares that He disarmed spiritual powers through the cross. Jesus also came to restore the Kingdom of God—to reintroduce the Kingdom of Heaven on earth, where God reigns as King. We were created to live under God’s rule and authority. This is why Scripture proclaims, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). Additionally, Jesus came to restore what Adam lost. God originally gave Adam authority, dominion, and rulership over the earth. Through disobedience, these were lost, but Jesus came to restore them. He restored our citizenship—with its rights, authority, privileges, and responsibilities. Philippians 3:20 reminds us, “Our citizenship is in heaven.” Jesus also came to restore sonship. Through Him, we are restored to our original identity as children of God. John 1:12 declares that all who receive Him are given the right to become sons of God.
In conclusion, Jesus’ coming to earth is the greatest gift ever given to humanity. Service is for 11:00 a.m. and the worker’s meeting is for 10:30 a.m. God blessings - Mike