Central Idea: We can celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ while being oblivious to the ultimate purpose of Jesus’ coming, namely, the restoration of God’s creation.

A) The purpose of mankind.
1) Genesis 1:26-28

B) Satan’s lies & the age of sin and death.
1) Genesis 3:1-5

C) The good news of the gospel.
1) Mark 1:14-15

D) God’s ultimate purpose: The restoration of His creation.
1) Revelation 21:1-5

E) What is the hope of the Christian life?
1) Romans 8:18-24