THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

God's Gift of Salvation, Eternal Life & the Promise of the Holy Spirit

GOD IS ONE — ETERNALLY EXISTING AS FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT

We believe there is one true and living God, eternally existing in three distinct Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is God the Son, who came in human flesh to reveal the Father and redeem mankind.

Scriptures: Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; John 1:1–3, 14; John 10:30; 2 Corinthians 13:14.

1. MAN IS A SINNER IN NEED OF A SAVIOUR

Man was created in the image and likeness of God, but through Adam's disobedience, sin entered the world, bringing spiritual death and separation from God. We are born into a fallen human condition, and all have sinned and fallen short of God's glory. Sin brings condemnation and the righteous judgment of God. Man cannot save himself through good works, religious efforts, or keeping the law. We are in need of a Saviour and Redeemer.

Scriptures: Genesis 1:26–27; Romans 3:10–23; Romans 5:12; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:1–3.

2. JESUS CHRIST — GOD'S SACRIFICE FOR OUR SINS

Because of His great love and mercy, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to save us. Jesus willingly laid down His life upon the cross, bearing our sins and taking upon Himself the judgment we deserved. He became the propitiation for our sins — the all-sufficient sacrifice that satisfies God's righteous requirements. His shed blood provides forgiveness, redemption, and reconciliation with God.

His sacrifice was once for all, sufficient for all time, requiring no additional sacrifice or human effort to complete what He accomplished.

Scriptures: John 3:16–17; Romans 3:24–26; Romans 5:8–11; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:12, 26–28; Hebrews 10:10–14; 1 John 2:2.

3. JESUS DEFEATED DEATH AND THE POWER OF THE GRAVE

Jesus Christ did not remain in the tomb! On the third day He rose bodily from the dead, triumphing over sin, death, and the grave. Through His death and resurrection, He broke the power of death and brought the promise of eternal life to all who believe.

Death is no longer the believer's final destination. Because Christ lives, those who belong to Him have the hope of resurrection and everlasting life with God.

Scriptures: Matthew 28:5–6; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4, 20–22, 54–57; 2 Timothy 1:10; Hebrews 2:14–15; Revelation 1:17–18.

4. SALVATION IS GOD'S FREE GIFT — RECEIVED THROUGH FAITH

Salvation is entirely the gift of God's grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ, not earned through works, religious performance, or the keeping of the law. We are justified by faith in Christ and redeemed through His finished work upon the cross.

Those who repent, believe in their hearts, and receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour are forgiven, reconciled to God, and given the gift of eternal life. We can enter into a personal relationship with God here and now, with the assurance of His promise for eternity.

Scriptures: John 1:12; John 5:24; Romans 3:28; Romans 5:1; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8–9; Galatians 2:16.

5. THE PROMISE AND GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Jesus promised that the Father would send the Holy Spirit to dwell within believers. This promise was powerfully fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the disciples.

The Holy Spirit regenerates, indwells, seals, and gives assurance to those who believe. He is the earnest and guarantee of our inheritance and the promise of our coming redemption. Through His presence, we have the hope of glory and the assurance that we belong to God.

The Holy Spirit also empowers believers to live for Christ, bear spiritual fruit, and become witnesses of the Gospel. The promised baptism in the Holy Spirit is accompanied in Scripture by the empowering presence of God for Christian witness and service.

Scriptures: John 7:37–39; John 14:16–17, 26; Acts 1:4–8; Acts 2:1–4, 38–39; Romans 8:9–11, 16, 23; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 1:13–14; Ephesians 4:30; 2 Corinthians 1:21–22.

6. CHRIST IN YOU — THE HOPE OF GLORY!

Through faith in Jesus Christ and the indwelling Holy Spirit, we are no longer separated from God. We become His children, reconciled to Him and made new in Christ.

Our hope is not merely in this present life, but in the promise of resurrection, eternal life, and everlasting fellowship with God. The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in believers and will also give life to our mortal bodies.

Scriptures: Romans 8:11; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 1:27; Titus 3:5–7; 1 John 5:11–13.

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RECEIVE JESUS CHRIST TODAY!

You can receive God's free gift of salvation today. You do not have to earn it. Jesus has already accomplished the work of redemption. Your response is to repent, believe, and put your trust in Him.

Romans 10:9–10 (KJV)

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."

A PRAYER OF SALVATION

Heavenly Father,

I come before You acknowledging that I am a sinner and that I need Your forgiveness and salvation. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son, God who came in the flesh, who died upon the cross for my sins and rose again from the dead.

I believe His sacrifice was sufficient to redeem me, forgive my sins, and reconcile me to You.

I repent of my sins and place my faith and trust in Jesus Christ and His finished work upon the cross. I receive Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Saviour. Forgive me, cleanse me, and make me a new creation.

Father, thank You for the gift of eternal life. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, establish me in Your Word, and empower me to live for You.

I receive Your promise of salvation by faith, believing that I am forgiven, reconciled to You, and have the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

In Jesus' name, Amen!

YOUR NEW LIFE IN CHRIST

If you have received Jesus Christ, begin your new life by:

• Reading the Bible and standing upon God's promises.
• Developing a personal relationship with God through prayer.
• Becoming part of a Bible-believing Christian fellowship.
• Seeking the fullness and empowering baptism of the Holy Spirit.
• Sharing the love and saving message of Jesus Christ with others.

"Christ in you, the hope of glory." — Colossians 1:27

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Proclaiming Jesus Christ — Salvation, Resurrection, and the Promise of the Holy Spirit.