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Stop and ask yourself a few questions. Are you willing to do what God
says in the Bible to begin a true relationship with God? Who do you say
Jesus is? Your response to Him will determine not only your lifestyle, but your
eternal destiny as well.
Consider what the Bible says about Him:
JESUS IS GOD
says in the Bible to begin a true relationship with God? Who do you say
Jesus is? Your response to Him will determine not only your lifestyle, but your
eternal destiny as well.
Consider what the Bible says about Him:
JESUS IS GOD
While Jesus was on earth there was much confusion about who He was. Some
thought He was a wise man or a great preacher. Others thought He was crazy.
Still others couldn't decide or didn't care. But Jesus said, "I and the Father are
one" (John 10:30). That means He claimed to be nothing less than God in
human flesh.
Many people today don't understand that Jesus claimed to be God. They're
content to think of Him as little more than a great moral teacher. But even His
enemies understood His claims to deity. That's why they tried to stone Him to
death (John 5:18; 10:33) and eventually had Him crucified (John 19:7).
If the biblical claims of Jesus are true, He is God!
JESUS IS HOLY AND SINLESS
God is absolutely and perfectly holy (Isaiah 6:3), therefore He cannot commit or
approve of evil (James 1:13).
Colossians 2:9 says, "In Him all the fulness of Deity dwells in bodily form." He
was perfectly holy (Hebrews 4:15). Even His enemies couldn't prove any
accusation against Him (John 8:46)
God requires holiness of us as well. First Peter 1:16 says, "You shall be holy,
for I am holy."
JESUS IS THE SAVIOR OF ALL WHO ACCEPT HIM
Our failure to obey God--to be holy--places us in danger of eternal punishment
(2 Thessalonians 1:9). The truth is, we cannot obey Him because we have
neither the desire nor the ability to do so. We are by nature rebellious toward
God (Ephesians 2:1-3). The Bible calls our rebellion "sin." According to
Scripture, everyone is guilty of sin: "There is no man who does not sin" (1 Kings
8:46). "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). And
we are incapable of changing our sinful condition.
That doesn't mean we're incapable of performing acts of human kindness. We
might even be involved in various religious or humanitarian activities. But we're
utterly incapable of understanding, loving, or pleasing God on our own. The
Bible says, "There is none righteous, not even one; there is none who
understands, there is none who seeks for God; all have turned aside, together
they have become useless; there is none who does good, there is not even
one" (Romans 3:10-12).
God's holiness and justice demand that all sin be punished by death: "The soul
who sins will die" (Ezekiel 18:4). That's hard for us to understand because we
tend to evaluate sin on a relative scale, assuming some sins are less serious
than others. However, the Bible teaches that all acts of sin are the result of sinful
thinking and evil desires. That's why simply changing our patterns of behavior
can't solve our sin problem or eliminate its consequences. We need to be
changed inwardly so our thinking and desires are holy
Jesus is the only one who can forgive and transform us, thereby delivering us
from the power and penalty of sin: "There is salvation in no one else; for there is
no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we
must be saved" (Acts 4:12).
Even though God's justice demands death for sin, His love has provided a
Savior, who paid the penalty and died for sinners: "Christ ... died for sins once
for all, the just for the unjust, in order that He might bring us to God" (1 Peter
3:18). Christ's death satisfied the demands of God's justice, thereby enabling
Him to forgive and save those who place their faith in Him (Romans 3:26). John
3:16 says, "God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that
whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life." He alone is
"our great God and Savior" (Titus 2:13).
thought He was a wise man or a great preacher. Others thought He was crazy.
Still others couldn't decide or didn't care. But Jesus said, "I and the Father are
one" (John 10:30). That means He claimed to be nothing less than God in
human flesh.
Many people today don't understand that Jesus claimed to be God. They're
content to think of Him as little more than a great moral teacher. But even His
enemies understood His claims to deity. That's why they tried to stone Him to
death (John 5:18; 10:33) and eventually had Him crucified (John 19:7).
If the biblical claims of Jesus are true, He is God!
JESUS IS HOLY AND SINLESS
God is absolutely and perfectly holy (Isaiah 6:3), therefore He cannot commit or
approve of evil (James 1:13).
Colossians 2:9 says, "In Him all the fulness of Deity dwells in bodily form." He
was perfectly holy (Hebrews 4:15). Even His enemies couldn't prove any
accusation against Him (John 8:46)
God requires holiness of us as well. First Peter 1:16 says, "You shall be holy,
for I am holy."
JESUS IS THE SAVIOR OF ALL WHO ACCEPT HIM
Our failure to obey God--to be holy--places us in danger of eternal punishment
(2 Thessalonians 1:9). The truth is, we cannot obey Him because we have
neither the desire nor the ability to do so. We are by nature rebellious toward
God (Ephesians 2:1-3). The Bible calls our rebellion "sin." According to
Scripture, everyone is guilty of sin: "There is no man who does not sin" (1 Kings
8:46). "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). And
we are incapable of changing our sinful condition.
That doesn't mean we're incapable of performing acts of human kindness. We
might even be involved in various religious or humanitarian activities. But we're
utterly incapable of understanding, loving, or pleasing God on our own. The
Bible says, "There is none righteous, not even one; there is none who
understands, there is none who seeks for God; all have turned aside, together
they have become useless; there is none who does good, there is not even
one" (Romans 3:10-12).
God's holiness and justice demand that all sin be punished by death: "The soul
who sins will die" (Ezekiel 18:4). That's hard for us to understand because we
tend to evaluate sin on a relative scale, assuming some sins are less serious
than others. However, the Bible teaches that all acts of sin are the result of sinful
thinking and evil desires. That's why simply changing our patterns of behavior
can't solve our sin problem or eliminate its consequences. We need to be
changed inwardly so our thinking and desires are holy
Jesus is the only one who can forgive and transform us, thereby delivering us
from the power and penalty of sin: "There is salvation in no one else; for there is
no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we
must be saved" (Acts 4:12).
Even though God's justice demands death for sin, His love has provided a
Savior, who paid the penalty and died for sinners: "Christ ... died for sins once
for all, the just for the unjust, in order that He might bring us to God" (1 Peter
3:18). Christ's death satisfied the demands of God's justice, thereby enabling
Him to forgive and save those who place their faith in Him (Romans 3:26). John
3:16 says, "God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that
whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life." He alone is
"our great God and Savior" (Titus 2:13).
JESUS IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE OBJECT OF SAVING
FAITH
Some people think it doesn't matter what you believe as long as
you're sincere. But without a valid object your faith is useless
If you take poison--thinking it's medicine--all the faith in the world
won't restore your life. Similarly, if Jesus is the only source of
salvation, and you're trusting in anyone or anything else for your
salvation, your faith is useless.
Many people assume there are many paths to God and that each
religion represents an aspect of truth. But Jesus said, "I am the
way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but
through Me" (John 14:6). He didn't claim to be one of many
equally legitimate paths to God, or the way to God for His day
only. He claimed to be the only way to God--then and forever.
JESUS IS LORD
Contemporary thinking says man is the product of evolution. But
the Bible says we were created by a personal God to love, serve,
and enjoy endless fellowship with Him
The New Testament reveals it was Jesus Himself who created
everything (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16). Therefore He also owns
and rules everything (Psalm 103:19). That means He has authority
over our lives and we owe Him absolute allegiance, obedience,
and worship.
Romans 10:9 says, "If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord,
and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you
shall be saved." Confessing Jesus as Lord means humbly
submitting to His authority (Philippians 2:10-11). Believing that
God has raised Him from the dead involves trusting in the
historical fact of His resurrection--the pinnacle of Christian faith
and the way the Father affirmed the deity and authority of the Son
(Romans 1:4; Acts 17:30-31).
True faith is always accompanied by repentance from sin.
Repentance is more than simply being sorry for sin. It is agreeing
with God that you are sinful, confessing your sins to Him, and
making a conscious choice to turn from sin and pursue holiness
(Isaiah 55:7). Jesus said, "If you love Me, you will keep My
commandments" (John 14:15); and "If you abide in My word, then
you are truly disciples of Mine" (John 8:31).
It isn't enough to believe certain facts about Christ. Even Satan
and his demons believe in the true God (James 2:19), but they
don't love and obey Him. Their faith is not genuine. True saving
faith always responds in obedience (Ephesians 2:10).
Jesus is the sovereign Lord. When you obey Him you are
acknowledging His lordship and submitting to His authority. That
doesn't mean your obedience will always be perfect, but that is
your goal. There is no area of your life that you withhold from Him.
FAITH
Some people think it doesn't matter what you believe as long as
you're sincere. But without a valid object your faith is useless
If you take poison--thinking it's medicine--all the faith in the world
won't restore your life. Similarly, if Jesus is the only source of
salvation, and you're trusting in anyone or anything else for your
salvation, your faith is useless.
Many people assume there are many paths to God and that each
religion represents an aspect of truth. But Jesus said, "I am the
way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but
through Me" (John 14:6). He didn't claim to be one of many
equally legitimate paths to God, or the way to God for His day
only. He claimed to be the only way to God--then and forever.
JESUS IS LORD
Contemporary thinking says man is the product of evolution. But
the Bible says we were created by a personal God to love, serve,
and enjoy endless fellowship with Him
The New Testament reveals it was Jesus Himself who created
everything (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16). Therefore He also owns
and rules everything (Psalm 103:19). That means He has authority
over our lives and we owe Him absolute allegiance, obedience,
and worship.
Romans 10:9 says, "If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord,
and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you
shall be saved." Confessing Jesus as Lord means humbly
submitting to His authority (Philippians 2:10-11). Believing that
God has raised Him from the dead involves trusting in the
historical fact of His resurrection--the pinnacle of Christian faith
and the way the Father affirmed the deity and authority of the Son
(Romans 1:4; Acts 17:30-31).
True faith is always accompanied by repentance from sin.
Repentance is more than simply being sorry for sin. It is agreeing
with God that you are sinful, confessing your sins to Him, and
making a conscious choice to turn from sin and pursue holiness
(Isaiah 55:7). Jesus said, "If you love Me, you will keep My
commandments" (John 14:15); and "If you abide in My word, then
you are truly disciples of Mine" (John 8:31).
It isn't enough to believe certain facts about Christ. Even Satan
and his demons believe in the true God (James 2:19), but they
don't love and obey Him. Their faith is not genuine. True saving
faith always responds in obedience (Ephesians 2:10).
Jesus is the sovereign Lord. When you obey Him you are
acknowledging His lordship and submitting to His authority. That
doesn't mean your obedience will always be perfect, but that is
your goal. There is no area of your life that you withhold from Him.
JESUS IS THE JUDGE
All who reject Jesus as their Lord and Savior will one day face
Him as their Judge: "God is now declaring to men that all
everywhere should repent, because He has fixed a day in which
He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He
has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him
from the dead" (Acts 17:30-31).
Second Thessalonians 1:7-9 says, "The Lord Jesus shall be
revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in flaming fire,
dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those
who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. And these will pay
the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the
Lord and from the glory of His power."
HOW WILL YOU RESPOND?
Who does the Bible say Jesus is? The living God, the Holy One,
the Savior, the only valid object of saving faith, the sovereign Lord,
and the righteous Judge.
Who do you say Jesus is? That is the inescapable question. He
alone can redeem you--free you from the power and penalty of
sin. He alone can transform you, restore you to fellowship with
God, and give your life eternal purpose. Will you repent and
believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?
Contact us about your decision or your questions.
All who reject Jesus as their Lord and Savior will one day face
Him as their Judge: "God is now declaring to men that all
everywhere should repent, because He has fixed a day in which
He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He
has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him
from the dead" (Acts 17:30-31).
Second Thessalonians 1:7-9 says, "The Lord Jesus shall be
revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in flaming fire,
dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those
who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. And these will pay
the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the
Lord and from the glory of His power."
HOW WILL YOU RESPOND?
Who does the Bible say Jesus is? The living God, the Holy One,
the Savior, the only valid object of saving faith, the sovereign Lord,
and the righteous Judge.
Who do you say Jesus is? That is the inescapable question. He
alone can redeem you--free you from the power and penalty of
sin. He alone can transform you, restore you to fellowship with
God, and give your life eternal purpose. Will you repent and
believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?
Contact us about your decision or your questions.
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