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1. God loves you and has a plan for you!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Bible says, \u201cGod so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, [Jesus Christ], that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life\u201d (John 3:16).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Jesus said, \u201cI came that they may have life and have it abundantly\u201d \u2014 a complete life full of purpose (John 10:10).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

But here\u2019s the problem:<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

2. Man is sinful and separated from God.<\/span><\/h2>\n

We have all done, thought or said bad things, which the Bible calls \u201csin.\u201d The Bible says, \u201cAll have sinned and fall short of the glory of God\u201d (Romans 3:23).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The result of sin is death, spiritual separation from God (Romans 6:23).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The good news?<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

3. God sent His Son to die for your sins!<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Jesus died in our place so we could live with Him in eternity.<\/p>\n

\u201cGod demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us\u201d (Romans 5:8).<\/p>\n

But it didn\u2019t end with His death on the cross. He rose again and still lives!<\/p>\n

\u201cChrist died for our sins. \u2026 He was buried. \u2026 He was raised on the third day, according to the Scriptures.\u201d (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).<\/p>\n

Jesus is the only way to God.<\/p>\n

Jesus said, \u201cI am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me\u201d (John 14:6).<\/p>\n

4. Would you like to receive God\u2019s forgiveness?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

We can\u2019t earn salvation; we are saved by God\u2019s grace when we have faith in His Son, Jesus Christ. All you have to do is believe you are a sinner, that Christ died for your sins, and ask His forgiveness. He knows you and loves you. What matters to Him is the attitude of your heart, your honesty.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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