THE MESSAGE

We are called to deliver a message from Jesus Christ.

A GOOD GOD

The Bible describes a God who is holy, perfect, good, merciful and just. But in the world around us we see death, destruction, hate, the list goes on and on. If God is good, why does evil exist? How could a perfect God creste evil?

LIGHT AND DARK

There is no such thing as darkness. Yes, darkness exists, but it's not a thing. It's the absence of light. Cold is also not a thing. It's the absence of heat.

Evil is the same way. It wasn't created by God. It exists wherever He's not. And it is because we see and dislike evil that we can know God is real. Because just like if heat did not exist, you wouldn't notice the cold, in the same way, if God did not exist, you would not notice evil.

THE SACRIFICE

Because God is perfect, it is impossible for sin to be around His holy presence. And every sin has to be paid for, punishable by death. But he desires to have a relationship with us so much that He made a choice. He came to earth to pay the death penalty Himself. And because He is infinitely perfect, his sacrifice covered infinite sins.

THE COVANENT

The debt has been paid, and now it is a free gift to you. If you make the choice to follow Jesus, He will bless you abundantly, more than you could ever imagine. And the first blessing is that of a pardon from the death penalty.

HEAVEN AND HELL

God did not create Hell for people. He created Hell for the Devil and his angels. But when people choose not to follow him, they choose to follow the Devil. God doesn't want that for anyone, but he gave every person the gift of free will. And for those who choose to follow Him, He is preparing a place with Him in Heaven, a place of eternal joy and no pain, no evil. And that is his message. "Follow me, because I have made a way to give you life, eternal joy with me forever."

REFERENCES

• Isaiah 6:3 • 1 John 1:5 • John 3:19-20 • 2 Corinthians 5:21 • Romans 6:23 • John 3:16 • Hebrews 10:14 • 1 John 1:7 • Matthew 6:33 • Romans 8:32 • Mark 10:45 • Colossians 2:14 • Matthew 25:41 • John 14:16 • John 10:10