" You Can Be Forgiven ~ It Cannot Be That Simple ! "

John 3:15-16  "That whosoever believes in HIM should not perish, but have eternal life. For GOD so loved the world, that HE gave HIS only begotten SON, that whosoever believes in HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life."

     It cannot be that simple ! That is just too easy ! Surely, I have to do something ! Why do so many people attempt to complicate the Gospel (the Good News) message ? It really is so simple. men and women are sinners - born sinners and also rebels against GOD by choice. Sin cannot dwell in GOD's presence, so sinners cannot dwell with GOD. If sinners are to be accepted by GOD, the penalty for sin must be paid, but the sinner cannot pay the penalty himself and live - the sinner must die. So GOD sent HIS SON to earth to die as man's substitute and rise again and to offer salvation to any and all who would believe in HIS sacrificial and atoning death. Over and over again, the Bible emphasizes the simplicity of the message and means of Salvation: "For GOD so loved the world, that HE gave HIS only begotten SON, that whosoever believes in HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life" (v.16). "Believe on the LORD JESUS CHRIST, and thou shalt be saved" (Acts 16:31). "But as many as received HIM (JESUS CHRIST), to them gave HE power to become the sons of GOD, even to them that believe on HIS name" (John 1:12). "Whosoever believes in HIM should not perish, but have eternal life" (v.15).

     It really is not complicated. Do not attempt to introduce your own efforts or works of righteousness. They fall far short of the perfect righteousness demanded in order to approach an all HOLY GOD. Simply acknowledge to GOD that you are a sinner, you know and believe CHRIST paid the penalty of death for your sins, and, in complete trust, receive HIM now as your substitute. "Without faith it is impossible to please {GOD}" (Hebrews 11:6). Come to HIM now by faith. If you do, welcome to the family of GOD ! JED

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

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