Christmas is more than a moment—it’s a message. In Luke 2:11, the angel tells us who Jesus is in three simple titles: Savior, Christ, and Lord. Those words invite us not just to celebrate His birth, but to consider what they mean for our lives.
Luke 2:11 says: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
We are given three titles that summarize who Jesus is.
First, Jesus is our Savior. That word means rescuer. We don’t just need advice or inspiration—we need saving. According to the Bible, we are not the hero—we are the damsel in distress! We need someone to save us. The Bible says our sin separates us from God, but Jesus came to rescue us by living a perfect life and giving His life on the cross in our place. He saves us from guilt, shame, and judgment.
Second, He is the Christ. Christ means the Anointed One, the promised King God had been sending prophets to talk about for centuries. Jesus isn’t an accident of history—He’s the fulfillment of God’s plan to restore what sin broke. He is the promised Messiah.
Third, He is the Lord. That means Jesus isn’t just someone to admire—He’s someone to trust and follow. Lord means authority, ownership, and allegiance.
Most people like the idea that Jesus is Savior and Christ, but few accept Him as Lord.
Jesus cannot be divided up into pieces. The Bible is clear that He comes as all three or not at all.
So the good news of Christmas is this: the Savior has come, the promised King has arrived, and the true Lord calls you today to repent, believe, and receive the gift of eternal life.
Will you answer His call?
By Justin Tubbs
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