We have received good news of great JOY!

 “But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.” (Luke 2:10 NASB)

 We have great JOY because of Jesus and what He has done for us!

• “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29 NIV)
• Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6 NIV)
• “If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Rom. 10:9 NIV)
•  “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Rom. 6:23 NIV)
• “Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38 NIV)
• "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (John 8:12 NIV)
•  “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” (Eph. 1:3 NIV)

Therefore…

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus.” (Rom. 5:1 NIV)

 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Rom. 8:1 NIV)