The bad news first...
The good news actually begins with the not so good - each and every one of us has fallen short of the mark. But we have a God whose love is beyond all measure. Even when we cared nothing about God, in His love He sent His Son Jesus to atone for our sins and restore us to God. The reason why the world is a mess, and our lives are a mess, is because we have rejected God.
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"
From the Bible - Romans 3:23
God's great love
God created us out of His love. We rejected Him in favor of worldly things. But God sent Jesus to die as the ultimate sacrifice to forgive our rebellion. In Jesus alone can we be redeemed and accepted by God. All we have to do is repent and turn to him - accepting his gift of love through Jesus.
"But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
From the Bible - Romans 5:8
Jesus - the only way
Although we have rejected God and disobeyed Him, out of His great love for us, God sent his son - Jesus - to be the perfect sacrifice for our sins. Accepting His sacrifice and trusting in Jesus is our one and only way of becoming acceptable to God and finding eternal life with Him.
"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
From the Bible - Romans 6:23
Salvation through faith
Jesus died to forgive us for our rejection of God and our sinful disobedience. If we surrender to Jesus and trust in His death and resurrection, God promises life today, forgiveness, freedom from shame and guilt, and an eternity with Him filled with peace and joy.
"There is now no condemnation
for those who are in Christ."
From the Bible - Romans 8:1
Decision time
Through faith in Jesus Christ, God’s power can change you. You don’t have to live a life of brokenness and bondage, you don’t have to be hopeless. Jesus can set you free. Jesus can give you hope and new life. Receive and trust the good news that God has made a way for you to have a relationship with Him and be saved from the penalty of sin, which is His wrath.
"If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
From the Bible - Romans 10:9
What's next?
If you have placed your trust in Jesus the next step is to find a church where you can grow and be encouraged. Fortunately, there's a good church right here in Maricopa!
Check out Maricopa Springs Family Church
(Come join us for a FREE bible where you can learn more)