Here's the simplest way I can explain the Gospel.
1. Every person is born with a natural potential to sin. (There has only been
one living person capable of thinking and acting holy and righteous at all
times- that person is Jesus).
2. God is holy, omniscient and righteous towards us. He's never,
ever caught off-guard no matter what, how or when we do or don't
do something. His will prevails. He also knew The Adversary would
cunningly and deceptively entice mankind's heart away from God's
Word. Henceforth, every person has inherited a sinful nature.
Henceforth, every person has a propensity to sin. No matter the size,
sin separates us from God. In the beginning, our glorious Creator put into
place, set forth and lovingly provided a Way for our sins to be
covered and forgiven so there wouldn't be anything permanently
separating us from Himself. God's His brilliant plan is progressing as written in scripture in His perfect
timing. His perfect plan for us can't be derailed by anyone or anything.
3. God doesn't force or demand anyone to love or worship Him. He
gives each person freedom of choice to accept or reject Jesus,
His Son, who's given His life so anyone desiring His best could have
spiritual Life, the most precious gift from God to all Mankind.
4. Every person's sin debt is settled when you choose to reject Jesus, meaning you choose to forever be spiritually separated from the goodness and love of
God because you want to pay the debt yourself for your sins against God.
Or your choose to accept by faith that Jesus is the Son of God and accept
Him as your Lord and Savior for his atonement of your sins when He
was crucified on Calvary's Cross. Jesus is also the One
called the Prince of Peace, Lord of Lords and King of Kings.
5. By faith, a person who chooses to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior
is spared from having to pay their sin debt.
The moment a person accepts Jesus into their life and heart, that person is
spiritually re-born; their sins are forgiven and forgotten; they're no longer
separated from God; they receive the Holy Spirit; they become an
heir to the kingdom of God; and, their name is written into the Book of Life.
6. The gospel tells of the good news of Jesus Christ! He stepped out of
heaven. He became flesh and blood so part of the Godhead could
personally experience life as we do on Earth. He was the perfect, sinless
Sacrificial Lamb to pay the full sin debt for us! He returned to heaven
to intercede to the Heavenly Father for us. Jesus is believer's very best
friend in heaven.
7. The things of God are spiritual. They may not be fully understood by
our physical senses or our limited intellect, but that's not a wise reason
to dis-believe, reject or ignore the good news of God's great gift. We're all
created as physical and spiritual beings. Our spiritual being is far more
important and enduring than our physical being.
8. When a person accepts Jesus, they have the best, of the very best
of God's love. Anyone who chooses Jesus has Life and is truly blessed.
I can't think of any better news than that!
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