Christ is the sacrifice that takes away our sins and the sins of all the world's people. 1 John 2:2
to be the sacrifice by which our sins are forgiven. God showed His love for us when He sent His only Son into the world to give us life. Real love isn't our love for God, but His love for us. God sent His Son to be the sacrifice by which our sins are forgiven. 1 John 4:9-10
God All powerful All perfect All loving
God created you to have a loving friendship with Him.
“You made me in my mother's womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:13-14
“Now this is eternal life: right now and after death that we will know God, the only true God.” John 17:3 right now and after death
Your sin keeps you from having a loving friendship with God.
”All of us have sinned and cannot reach God because He is perfect.” Romans 3:23
”The end result of sin is … Romans 6:23 Death
Death Sin
You can only have a loving friendship with God through Jesus
Jesus "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one comes to God except through Me." John 14:6 Jesus
Jesus died for your sins He was buried He was raised from the dead He is alive! 1 Corinthians 15:3-6
Death Sin
You must personally respond by trusting Jesus as your Saviour and Lord.
”Have a change of heart and turn to God, so your sins will be wiped out.” Acts 3:19
If you receive Jesus, if you believe in Him, you will become a child of God." John 1:12
Where would you place yourself in the diagram?
Death Sin I want a loving friendship with God I have a loving I don’t have a loving friendship with God Death Sin
Believing and receiving means Admit you are a sinner Turn to God Invite Jesus into your life Trust Jesus to forgive your sin Stop your own way of living Let Jesus direct your life
It means total trust and commitment!
TRUTH TRUST I DO
Prayer is simply talking to God. difficult to express yourself. You Can Express Your Trust through Prayer Prayer is simply talking to God. He knows what you mean, even when you find it difficult to express yourself.
Dear God, I know that my sin has separated me from You. Thank You that Jesus Christ died on the cross in my place. I ask Jesus to forgive my sin and to come into my life. Please begin to direct my life. Thank You for giving me eternal life. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Your trust in Jesus Christ begins a lifelong loving friendship.
Growth G Go to God daily in prayer R Read the Bible every day O Obey God moment by moment W Worship regularly in a church T Tell others about Jesus H Holy Spirit - let Him in your life
Death Sin I want a loving friendship with God I have a loving I don’t have a loving friendship with God Death Sin
It is possible to have a loving friendship with God!