The Bridge Illustration The most complete and graphic

The Bridge Illustration The most complete and graphic means of communicating the Gospel

God’s Purpose I want to do it my way, not God’s way God John 10: 10, “ I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” Rom 5: 1, “…we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” Since God planned for us to have peace and abundant life now, why do most people not have this experience?

Our Problem: We are separated from God Man is Lost and without hope by Yet man tries to be himself Rom 3: 22 -23 SIN ROM 6: 23 DEATH HEB 9: 27 JUDGMENT Eternal Death good enough, but he cannot undo the � For there is no difference; fordone. all have sinned and sins he has fall short of the glory of God, (Rom 3: 22 -23) Good � Forworks � the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God Eph 2: 9, life “not works. Jesus lest our Lord. (Rom 6: 23) is eternal in of Christ any man should boast. ” � And as it is appointed for men to die once, but �� after. Isa this 59: 2, “Your the judgment, (Heb 9: 27) iniquities have separated you from your God…” Eternal Life

God’s Remedy CHRIST Rom 3: 22 -23 1 Peter 3: 18, SIN ROM 6: 23 DEATH HEB 9: 27 JUDGMENT Eternal Death 1 Tim 2: 5, “For there is “For Christ Most � I one say God to you, died forassuredly, sins and he for whoall, hears My word and once one mediator believes in Him who sent Me the righteous between God has everlasting life, and shall for the and men, but the not come into judgment, unrighteous, Jesus death into to has bringpassed you fromman life. Christ. ” (Joh 5: 24) to God…” John 5: 24 Has Eternal Life (Present time) Will not be Condemned (Future time) Has crossed over from death to life (Past time)

Our Response Personal TRUST and COMMITMENT But as many as received � Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: (John 1: 12) Rom 3: 22 -23 SIN ROM 6: 23 DEATH HEB 9: 27 JUDGMENT Eternal Death To GOD "Behold, I stand at the door and � knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. (Rev 3: 20) CHRIST John 5: 24 “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes Him who sent me has eternal life…”

How to Recieve Christ as your Savior Is there any reason why you should not cross over to God’s side by faith and be certain of eternal life? 1. Admit your need (“I am an unworthy sinner”) 2. Be willing to turn from your sins and false belief in trying to earn eternal life. 3. Believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross FOR YOU, and rose again to be your living Savior. 4. Tell Jesus in prayer that you want to invite Him into your life to live with you forever as your Lord and Savior. � 5. Assurance of salvation is as secure as His Word. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. (1 Jo 5: 13) ¡