GOD IS HOLY

The Holy and Just God

"There is none holy like the Lord: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God." 1 SAMUEL 2:2

"But the Lord of host is exalted in justice, and the Holy God shows himself holy in righteousness." ISAIAH 5:16

God embodies perfect holiness and unwavering justice. His holiness signifies absolute purity and moral perfection, setting Him apart from all creation.

Here is the Bad News: Since God is Holy and Just, He must punish sinners. Sin separates us from a Holy and Just God.

MAN IS SINFUL

Everyone is a Sinner

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." ROMANS 3:23

"But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear." ISAIAH 59:2

Because of our sin, we are condemned and eternally separated from God. The Bible tells us that the payment of sin is death (Romans 6:23).

No matter what we do, we cannot restore our relationship with God and save ourselves from the penalty of our sins and wrath (judgment) of God.

Here is the Good News: God made a way to save you.

JESUS THE SAVIOR

God's Salvation

"For God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." JOHN 3:16

"But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." ROMANS 5:8

Since man can't save himself, God provided a way. He sent His perfect Son Jesus Christ to be the Savior of the world. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty of sin and satisfied the wrath of God.

"In this is love, not that we have loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the payment for our sins." 1 JOHN 4:10

What must I do to be saved?

SURRENDER TO JESUS

Repent of Your Sin

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 JOHN 1:9

Believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior

"But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." JOHN 1:12

Saved by Grace

"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of work, so that no one may boast." EPHESIANS 2:8-9

WHAT IS NEXT?

Follow Jesus (Reach UP)

Jesus commanded us to follow Him by denying ourselves and taking up our cross daily. Read and study the Bible and pray daily. You are now a follower of Jesus. MATTHEW 16:24

Join a Local Church (Reach IN)

As a believer, you are now a member of the church. Join a local church where you can serve and fellowship with other believers. We are here to help you. 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-14

Share the Gospel (Reach OUT)

Share the gospel with others. You are now a local missionary commissioned by Jesus. MATTHEW 5:13-16