The Good News of Jesus
God’s Gift for Us (includes)
(1) Adoption
"But to all who believed [Jesus]
and accepted him,
he gave the right
to become children of God.
They are reborn"
John 1:12 (book of John in the Bible, chapter 1, verse 12)
(2) Eternal Life
"so [Jesus] must be [crucified],
so that everyone who believes in him
will have eternal life.”
John 3:14
Our Problem, God’s Solution
(3) Cut Off From God
"It’s your sins
that have cut you off from God.
Because of your sins,
he has turned away
and will not listen anymore."
Isaiah 59:2
(4) Results in Eternal Death
"each person is destined to die once
and after that comes judgment,"
Hebrews 9:27
"For the wages of sin is death,"
Romans 6:23
(5) God's Solution
"... the LORD laid on him
the sins of us all."
Isaiah 53:6
(6) Not By Works
"God saved you by his grace
when you believed.
And you can’t take credit for this;
it is a gift from God.
Salvation is not a reward
for the good things we have done."
Ephesians 2:8-9
How to Receive God’s Gift
(7) BELIEVE: Only Jesus' Death Saves You
"People are made right with God
when they believe
that Jesus sacrificed his life,
shedding his blood."
Romans 3:25
(8) REPENT: Turn from Your Sins & Decide to Follow & Serve Jesus
"Now repent of your sins
and turn to God,
so that your sins may be wiped away."
Acts 3:19
"If any of you wants to be my follower,
you must give up your own way,
take up your cross,
and follow me [Jesus]."
Mark 8:34
(9) TELL GOD:
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