Step One: God’s Purpose — Peace and Life
God wants you to experience peace and life—abundant and eternal.
- “We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:1)
- “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son…” (John 3:16)
- “I have come that they may have life… more abundantly.” (John 10:10)
So why don’t most people experience this peace?
Step Two: The Problem — Our Separation
God created us for relationship, but gave us free will. We chose disobedience, which separates us from Him.
- “For all have sinned…” (Romans 3:23)
- “The wages of sin is death…” (Romans 6:23)
- “Your iniquities have separated you from your God…” (Isaiah 59:2)
Our own efforts cannot bridge the gap.
Step Three: God’s Bridge — The Cross
Jesus’ death and resurrection built the only bridge back to God.
- “There is one God and one mediator… the man Christ Jesus.” (1 Timothy 2:5)
- “Christ died for sins… to bring you to God.” (1 Peter 3:18)
- “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
Step Four: Our Response — Receive Christ
Receiving Christ means trusting Him as Savior and inviting Him into your life.
- “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock…” (Revelation 3:20)
- “To all who received Him… He gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:12)
- “If you confess with your mouth… and believe in your heart…” (Romans 10:9)
Where are you today?
Will you receive Jesus Christ right now?