Discover God's Forgiveness
What is the Gospel? This word means “good news,” and it refers to God’s wonderful plan of salvation for humanity.
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The Gospel begins with God, the Creator of the universe and all things in it. God’s most prized creation, humanity, was made in His own image (Gen. 1:26-27).
God created humans with a two-fold purpose: (1) to live for the glory of God, and (2) to enjoy a beautiful, thriving relationship with Him forever.
The Fall, Sin and the Curse
All of God’s original creation was perfect, but that was all ruined by the Fall, the event where mankind chose to sin by rebelling against God’s command. As a result, the world came under the Curse of sin and death and humanity’s perfect relationship with God was destroyed. As the Bible says, “the wages of sin is death” (Rom. 6:23a). All of humanity is guilty of sin (Rom. 3:23; 1 John 1:8, 10) and is therefore hopelessly lost (Eph. 2:1-3), as they face the wrath of God (John 3:36).
Spiritual Death & Separation
God created us to be full of spiritual life but because of our sin we are spiritually dead. This death has separated us from the very God we were created to know and love, and this separation lasts not only on earth but into eternity in Hell after this life. Because of our sin, we owe a debt so great to God that we could never pay off nor earn our way to Heaven.
Jesus's Love For You
But this is where the good news comes in. Jesus, God the Son, chose to pay our debt and to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins so that we can be saved. The Bible summarizes it this way: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
Forgiveness and Life
The death of Jesus on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins is the greatest expression of God’s love for humanity (Rom. 5:8). Thankfully, Jesus didn’t stay dead. Three days later He rose from the dead, proving that He is God and has the power to forgive us and give us everlasting life.
What Do I Do?
So, the big question: how can you be saved from your sin and have eternal life?
God has made it so simple. You can never earn nor work your way to Heaven. Salvation is a free gift that God offers to you by His grace (Eph. 2:8-9). The Bible says you must repent of your sin (Luke 13:3; 2 Pet. 3:9; 1 John 1:9), trust in Jesus alone to save you (John 14:6; 1 Tim. 2:3-6), and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord (Rom. 10:9).
It’s as simple as that.
The Promise of Forgiveness
The one who turns from their sin to Jesus in faith will be saved and will be given eternal life and a restored relationship with God (John 17:3).
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If you'd like to repent of your sin and begin to follow Jesus, wherever you are right now, simply pray and and ask God!
Prayer of Repentance
If you would like to experience God's forgiveness and have a relationship with Jesus, simply pray this prayer and mean it in your heart:
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“Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and life. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me. Amen.”
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