In Luke 2 the angel of the Lord said, "I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David" (vv. 10,11).

Who was Jesus born for? "all people". Jesus would die for the sins of the whole world.

"Glory to God in the highest heavens, and peace on earth to people He favors" (v.14). Who does God favor? Those who accept His only begotten Son. Peace on earth good will to people; peace on earth to men of good will. Who has good will? Those, again, who accept the Messiah, the Christ, the anointed "sovereign".