1. Welcome to the Encinitas Church of Christ

2. Unwrapped Gifts

3. The Gift of Salvation

4. “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation
“Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” Mark 16: NIV

5. The Gift of Salvation Many have never believed in Christ
God sent his Son to save us! John 3:16-17
Have you believed and been baptized?

6. The Gift of Forgiveness

7. “Peter replied, Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven.” Acts 2:38 NIV

8. The Gift of Forgiveness
Many still live in sin
When we repent and are baptized God forgives all our sins! Acts 2:38; I John 1:9
Have you done that yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Acts 22:16

9. The Gift of the Holy Spirit

10. “Peter replied, Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call.” Acts 2: NIV

11. The Gift of the Holy Spirit
Many try to go through life without God’s help
Jesus promised to give us His Spirit to help us in life! John 14:15-20; I John 4:4
Have you received the Holy Spirit? Acts 19:1-5

12. The Gift of the Church

13. “And on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 16: NIV

14. The Gift of the Church Many go through life with very little support
God has given us a loving family to nurture and help us Ephesians 4:11-16
Are you enjoying the encouragement of the church? Hebrews 10:24-25

15. The Gift of Eternal Life

16. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIV

17. The Gift of Eternal Life
Many live in fear of death
Death is just a transition John 11:25-26
Do you know you have eternal life? I John 5:13; Romans 6:23

18. The Gift of Heaven

19. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. John 14:1-3 NIV

20. The Gift of Heaven Many live like this world is all there is
There’s a better place awaiting us! Revelation 21:3-4
Have you unwrapped all your gifts?