" The Gift of GOD ! "

 

CHRISTMAS is a season for giving. There is no greater gift than what GOD gave the world:

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

     This great Bible verse reveals four truths from the heart of GOD about HIS Christmas gift to the world.

We  are  loved.

     It tells us that we are loved. The LORD JESUS said, "For GOD so loved the world . . ."

     GOD loves us and gave HIS SON for us. HE wants us ". . .to know the love of CHRIST. . ." Ephesians 3:19.

We  are  of  worth.

     The LORD also wants us to know that we are of worth. We are so dear to GOD that ". . .HE gave HIS only begotten SON. . ." HE gave HIS precious SON, JESUS CHRIST, to pay our sin debt.

     The Bible teaches us that we are all sinners. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD." Romans 3:23.

     And sin must be paid for. "For the wages of sin is death. . ." Romans 6:23

     The good news is that the LORD JESUS paid our sin debt in full when HE died on the cross. "For HE hath made HIM to be sin for us. . ." 2nd.Corinthians 5:21.

     CHRIST loved us and gave HIMSELF for us as payment for our sin. You may ask, "How can GOD forgive sin ?" HE can do that because of what JESUS did for us. ". . .While we were yet sinners, CHRIST died for us." Romans 5:8.

We  can  have  hope.

     GOD wants us to know that we can have hope. HE said ". . .that whosoever believeth in HIM should not perish. . ."

     The LORD does not want anyone to be separated from GOD. We were created to spend eternity with HIM.

We  can  have  purpose.

     GOD wants us to know that we can have purpose in life. HE desires that we "should not perish but have everlasting life."

     "And this is the promise that HE hath promised us, even eternal life." 1st.John 2:25.

     Everlasting life is ours when we turn to GOD in repentance and faith and receive the LORD JESUS CHRIST as our personal SAVIOR.

     You may ask, "How can I receive GOD's gift of eternal life ?" The answer is as simple as ABC.

A  Acknowledge that you are a sinner, "for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD." Romans 3:23

B  Believe that the LORD JESUS died for you, for "CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures." 1st.Corinthians 15:3.

C  Call upon the LORD to saved you, "for whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved." Romans 10:13.

     If you would like to receive GOD's Christmas gift and have the promise of everlasting life, pray this simple prayer or one like it and receive CHRIST today.

LORD, I know that I am a sinner, and I believe YOU died and rose again for me. I am trusting YOU to forgive me. Come into my heart and save me, and help me to live for you always. In JESUS' name I pray, AMEN.

     "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of GOD." Ephesians 2:8. Everlasting life begins when we receive CHRIST as our personal SAVIOR. "The gift of GOD is eternal life through JESUS CHRIST our LORD." Romans 6:23.

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GULF  COAST

Baptist Church

Pastor Tom Sexton

312 SE 24th. Avenue

Cape Coral, FL  33990

(239) 574-1000

www.GulfCoastBaptistChurch.com