Good news!
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son,
that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,
but in order that the world might be saved through him”
JOHN 3:16-17
God is love!
“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him” 1 John 4:8-9
God LOVES you deeply.
“For God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
And He wants to have a personal relationship with you through His Son Jesus Christ
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me” Revelation 3:20
Jesus was with God from the beginning of creation.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made: without Him nothing was made that has been made” John 1:1-3
And Jesus is still alive today.
“For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him.” Romans 6:9
Without Jesus, there is no true way to have a relationship with God and no way to spend eternity with Him in Heaven.
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me’” John 14:6
Jesus came to earth in human form, fully God and fully man.
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14
He lived a perfect, sinless life
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are— yet he did not sin.” Hebrews 4:15
And sacrificed his life for us
“And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross” Philippians 2:8
To cover up our sins
“He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world” 1 John 2:2
And set us free from them
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed” 1 Peter 2:24
He defeated sin and death by rising from the grave three days later.
“The angel said to the woman, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know your are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.’” Matthew 28:5-6
He made a way for us where there was no way.
“For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God” Romans 3:23
This gift of grace is completely FREE and available to ANYONE who accepts Jesus as their Savior.
“If you declare with your mouth ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” Romans 10:9
You do not have to do anything to earn this gift of freedom and salvation, all you have to do is acknowledge that you need a Savior and accept what God has already done for you.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9
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Receiving Christ allows you to join God’s family as a Child of God
“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.” John 1:12-13
And become a co-heir with Jesus!
“Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory”. Romans 8:17
Once you receive this free gift of grace (truly believe and receive what God has done for you)- you will receive a new heart and the Holy Spirit
“And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26
The Holy Spirit is a deposit, guaranteeing your inheritance as a child of God
“And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:13-14
The Holy Spirit was sent as a Helper to those who have joined the family of God to teach you
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I said to you.” John 14:26
And to give you the power to live a Godly life.
“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16
It is now Christ who lives in and through you.
“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4
He does not expect you to do things in your own strength; Whatever He will ask of you, He will give you the power to do.
“being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6
God will never leave nor forsake you.
“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged” Deuteronomy 31:8
He will forgive you and purify your heart from all unrighteousness if you confess your sins to Him.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins AND purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
His yoke is easy and His burden is light.
“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:29-30
When you walk with Jesus he will change your life forever. You will be a new creation.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17
You can walk in confidence knowing that your future is secure.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
You can rest in knowing that you will spend eternity in heaven with Jesus simply because you accepted his invitation to be your Savior.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time." 1 Peter 1:3-5
You will have a peace that comes from knowing that God is for you, not against you.
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7
He is delighted in you.
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17
You are beloved by the king of the universe.
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” Ephesians 5:1-2
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Now Jesus asks you:
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26
Start seeking the truth about who God is and what He did for you.
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” Jeremiah 29:13
Ask Jesus to save you from the sinful life that you’re living.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” Romans 6:23
Ask Him to free you from any shame and guilt and to lead you into true freedom!
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2
God is gracious and kind, He extends his loving hand to you through Jesus Christ, our perfect Savior.
“But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ — by grace you have been saved.” Ephesians 2:4-5
What is holding you back from receiving this free gift of God’s grace right now?
If you do not know Jesus yet, He is the greatest gift that God has given us and He wants to be a gift to you, too.
If you are curious to learn more, I encourage you to start seeking the Lord and asking questions!
