Reasons to believe in Jesus Christ
“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way.” — Isaiah 53:6 “Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness.” — 1 John 3:4 If Parts 1–3 have shown us that truth is real, that God is holy and truly there, and that human beings…
“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.’”— Genesis 1:26 “You have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.”— Psalm 8:5 If you are going to understand why you need salvation, you first need to understand what you were made for….
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” — Romans 3:23 Many people are willing to hear the good news of the gospel, but far fewer are willing to face the bad news that makes the good news necessary. Scripture is clear: God’s standard is not “try harder,” “be sincere,” or…
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Shadows of a Greater Reality We’ve seen God’s rescue plan begin with creation, then the catastrophe of sin, and then His promise to Abraham to bless all nations through his offspring. That promise grows into a people—Israel—rescued from Egypt and brought to God at Mount Sinai. Now the question becomes unavoidable: How can a holy…
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How God’s Rescue Plan Narrows and Expands at the Same Time If Genesis 3 shows us the catastrophe—humanity’s fall into sin and the curse that follows—Genesis 12 shows us the beginning of the cure. God does not scrap His creation or abandon His image-bearers. Instead, He initiates a plan to bring blessing and restoration, not…
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The Gospel of God: A Self-Study Guide for Salvation and Eternal Life “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…” — Romans 1:16 This guide invites you on a personal journey to discover the truth of the Gospel — God’s good news…
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> The question of how God’s omniscience (all-knowing nature) relates to human free will has been a subject of theological debate for centuries. This complex issue touches on the nature of God, human responsibility, and the concept of predestination. While there’s no universally accepted answer among Christian theologians, several perspectives offer insights into this challenging…
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> As Christians, one of the most challenging questions we face is reconciling the existence of suffering and evil with our belief in a loving, all-powerful God. This issue, known as the problem of evil, has been debated by theologians and philosophers for centuries. While there’s no simple answer, Christian scholars have developed thoughtful responses…
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The doctrines of original sin and human depravity are central to Christian theology, providing a foundational understanding of humanity’s spiritual condition and the necessity of salvation through Jesus Christ. These doctrines assert that all humans are born into a state of sin as a result of the fall of Adam and Eve, highlighting the profound…
By grace through faith, we make the great exchange. Jesus took upon Himself the punishment for our sins and He credited His perfect righteousness to our account. But we have to be willing to turn from our sinful ways and abandon our sense of self-righteousness to receive Christ as Savior and Lord. Jesus tells us…