In this book, "The True Essence of Christmas", I tell you my story, the story of Christmas, the story of love. I tell you how I came into the world as a baby, born of a virgin, in a humble stable. I tell you how I lived among you as a man, teaching and healing, doing good and showing mercy. I tell you how I died for you on the cross, bearing your sins and your sorrows, giving my life as a ransom for many. I tell you how I rose from the dead on the third day, defeating death and the devil, bringing hope and victory. I tell you how I ascended to heaven, where I sit at the right hand of God, interceding and reigning. I tell you how I will come again, to judge the living and the dead, to reward the faithful and to punish the wicked, to make all things new and to dwell with you forever.