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The Nativity mystery | Karl Barth

Posted on December 24, 2016 by

“The nativity mystery “conceived from the Holy Spirit and born from the Virgin Mary,” means, that God became human, truly human out of his own grace. The miracle of the existence of Jesus, his “climbing down of God” is: Holy … Continue reading →

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Immanuel, God with us (Part 1)

Posted on December 14, 2013 by

Immanuel (or “Emmanuel”) means that God is with us. This is the Christmas message–that God became to be with us in flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14). “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they … Continue reading →

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