1. God has a plan for you—peace and life
God loves you and wants you to experience the peace and life He offers.
The Bible says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16, NKJV). He has a plan for you.
2. Sin—separated from God
Being at peace with God is not automatic. By nature, we are all separated from Him.
The Bible says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23, ESV). God is holy, but we are human and don’t measure up to His perfect standard. We are sinful, and “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23, ESV).
3. God’s remedy—the cross
God’s love bridges the gap of separation between you and Him. When Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose from the grave, He paid the penalty for your sins.
The Bible says, “‘He himself bore our sins’ in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; ‘by his wounds you have been healed’” (1 Peter 2:24, NIV).
4. Our response—receive Christ
You cross the bridge into God’s family when you accept Christ’s free gift of salvation.
The Bible says, “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12, NKJV).