Introduction
• Fallen Condition Focus: Because of Adam's sin we have inherited that "want to" sin nature and with it the penalty of death. Our sin has broken our relationship with God the Father. We are all in need of God's restoration.
• Sermon Proposition: Since the Word of God became flesh to restore us to God, we ought to believe in his name and be made new.
• Purpose: To call each one of us to receive God's restoration this Advent season through repentance and faith in Christ

I. The Word of God (Jn. 1:1-3, 14; cf. Col. 1:15-20; Heb. 1:1-3)
A. The eternal nature of the Word (Jn. 1:1-2)
B. The Word of God created the heavens and the earth (Jn. 1:3)
C. The Word of God became a human being (Jn. 1:14)

II. The Purpose of the Incarnation of the Word of God (Jn. 1:12-18)
A. To reveal the Father to human beings (Jn 1:14-18)
B. To restore to us what had been lost in the fall (Jn. 1:12-13)

III. So What?
A. The Incarnate Word of God wants to restore you (Rev. 21:5; Jn. 1:12-13)
B. Restoration of faith, hope, and love through repentance (Mk. 1:4, 5)
C. A Prayer of Restoration (Psalm 51:10-12)