Do you have questions? You're in the right place!
Do you have questions? You're in the right place!
Ephesians 2:1-10 (NLT version)
"Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil--the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God...But God is so rich in mercy, and He loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, He gave us life when He raised Christ from the dead...God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it."
We are 'dead' in sin without Jesus; that is our state. He did not come to make 'bad' people 'good', but to make 'dead' people 'ALIVE.'
John 10:10 (NLT version)
"Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. The theif's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life."
Satan's desire is to 'destroy' us. God's desire is to 'satisfy' the needs of our souls, not just fully but overflowing!
Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT version)
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."
God has purpose for you. You are here for a specific purpose; yes, you!
Ephesians 2:10 (NLT version)
"For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago."
Genesis 3:15 (NLT version)
"And I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her OFFSPRING. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel."
Sin began. God gave His plan to come (approximately 1445 BC).
Isaiah 9:6 (NLT version)
"For a child is born to us, a SON is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And He will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Sin exists. God gave His plan to come (approximately 700 BC).
Matthew 1:20b-23 (NLT version)
"For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a son, and you are to name Him Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins...Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a SON, and they will call Him Immanuel, which means 'God with us.'"
God came in the flesh. His name is Jesus (approximately 4 BC).
John 14 6-7a (NLT version)
"Jesus told him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through Me. If you had really known Me, you would know who My Father is...'"
Jesus claims only one way to Him (approximately 26 AD).
Hebrews 1:1-3a (NLT version)
"Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. And now in these final days, He has spoken to us through His Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son He created the universe. The Son radiates God's own glory and expresses the very character of God, and He sustains everthing by the mighty power of His command..."
Jesus - fully God, fully man.
2 Peter 1:20-21 (NLT version)
"Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet's own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God."
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT version)
"All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work."
Matthew 5:18 (NLT version)
"I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God's law will disappear until its purpose is achieved."
The Word of God (Bible) is the word of God.
1 Corinthians 5:21 (NLT version)
"For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ."
Romans 5:8 (NLT version)
"But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners."
For Jesus - Death on the cross.
Ephesians 2:8-9 (NLT version)
"God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it."
For us - Complete surrender of your heart and will.
Jeremiah 29:13 (NLT version)
"If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me."
Romans 10:9-10 (NLT version)
"If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in you heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved."
John 3:16-17 (NLT version)
"For this is how God loved the world: He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent His Son in to the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through Him."
1 Timothy 2:3-4 (NLT version)
"This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants EVERYONE to be saved and to understand the truth."
2 Peter 3:9 (NLT version)
"The Lord isn't really being slow about His promise, as some people think. No, He is patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants EVERYONE to repent."
If you have been seeking to know God and have now asked Jesus into your life, please email me to let me know. I have a free, new, leather-bound Bible to mail to you, which can be used as a tool in your life to spend time reading and growing in your knowledge of who God is. You will learn how He wants to continue to fulfill you in your life. Nothing else in this world will ever fill the void in your soul like Jesus will; He is a perfect fit, meant to be! God bless you!