The Diagram A gospel presentation And this is

The Diagram! A gospel presentation “And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. ” - 1 John 5: 10 -13

Question #1: How sure are you that if you died tonight you would go to Heaven? 0% (Not sure at all) 20% 55% Q: How sure are you? 80% 100% (Completely Sure)

Question #2: WHAT WOULD YOU SAY if God asked you, ‘Why should I let you into my heaven? ’ Maybe something like this… • I’ve never killed anyone… • I’m a pretty good person… • I’ve tried my best… • I go to church… • Other… Let’s begin…

1 Psalm John 11: 7 4: 81: 13 a “Whoever “For “Your the LORD does not isare righteous, love not knowjustice; Habakkuk eyesdoes too does purehe toloves look on. God, evil; Romans God not show favoritism. ” eternity in heaven 1 Peter 1: 162: 11 “for it“For is written: ‘Be holy, because ISpending am holy. ’” upright men tolerate will Godsee is love. ” his face. ” will mean spending eternity youbecause cannot wrong. ” will mean spending eternity with God. What character qualities come to mind when you think of God? Heaven GOD 1. Love (1 John 4: 8) 2. Holy (Perfect ) (1 Peter 1: 16) A. Pure (Habakkuk 1: 13 a) B. Righteous (Psalm 11: 7) Q: What are some of God’s righteous standards that show us His righteousness? Now that we’ve seen what God is like, let’s take a look at man and see if he’s the same or different. What do you think? Ten Commandments(Exodus 20) • Don’t Murder • Don’t Swear • Don’t Steal • No Adultery • Don’t Covet • Honor Parents • Don’t Lie • Love God Supremely C. Just (Fair, not partial) (Rom 2: 5 -11) - Must punish ALL unrighteousness 1. No idols 2. No other gods 3. Keep Sabbath holy

Matthew 5: 21 -22 5: 27 -28 “You have heard that itthat wasit said was said, to the'Do people long Isaiah 53: 6 “We all , like sheep, have gone astray, each Romans 3: 23 and “foranyone all sinned and fallbe short of theto judgment. ' ago, 'Do notnot commit murder, adultery. ' Buthave I tell who you murders that anyone will who subject looks of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid glory of God…” But I tellatyou a woman that anyone lustfully who hasis already angry with committed his brother adultery will be subject to on him the iniquity of us all. ” judgment. Again, … anyone with her whoinsays, his heart. ” 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell. ” Q: Who does man love supremely? Heaven MAN 1. Independent/Rebellious GOD 1. Love (1 John 4: 8) 2. Holy (Perfect ) (1 Peter 1: 16) A. Pure (Habakkuk 1: 13 a) B. Righteous (Psalm 11: 7) (Is. 53: 6) • Himself • Attitude of Satan 2. Unrighteous/Sinful (Romans 3: 23) - Fallen short of God’s standards Ten Commandments(Exodus 20) • Don’t Murder • Don’t Swear • Don’t Steal • No Adultery • Don’t Covet • Honor Parents • Don’t Lie • Love God supremely Supremely • Actions • Thoughts (Matthew 5) • Words How have you ‘Fallen short’? Your Sins (Have you ever…) - Used God’s name in vain? - Anger (Murder)? - Lust (Adultery)? - Lie? What do you think this does to your relationship with God? C. Just (Fair, not partial) (Rom 2: 5 -11) - Must punish ALL unrighteousness

Matthew 7: 21 -23 “Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, ' will enter the 2 kingdom Thessalonians 1: 8, 9 but “Heonly willhe punish those whowill do of notmy know Godwho andis do of. Ephesians heaven, who does the Father in 2: 8 -9 “For it is by grace you have been Isaiah 64: 6 “All of us have become like one who iswill unclean, and our righteous Ephesians 2: 1 -2 "As for you, you were dead inisyou your transgressions James 2: 10 “For whoever keeps whole law and yet not obey the gospel Lord Jesus. They be punished with 1 Corinthians 1: 20 “Where isour the wise man? Where the scholar? Where is Isaiah Hebrews 59: 2 “But 9: 26 -27 your iniquities "Just as have man separated isthe destined to die from once, your God; heaven. Many will say toof me on that day, 'Lord, did we notallprophesy saved, through faith --and this not from yourselves, it is inand your name, and in age? your drive out demons perform many acts like filthy rags. ” sins, which you used toare live when you followed the ways of this stumbles atthis just one point is guilty of breaking of it. ” everlasting and shut out from the presence of the Lord and the philosopher of Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the your sinsindestruction have and hidden after hisname that face to from face you, judgment. . . " so thatand heall will not hear. ” the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast. ” miracles? ' Then I willfrom tell themmajesty plainly, never knew you. Away from me, world of'I. . . " his power…” world? ” you evildoers!’” Cookie Filthy Rags. Illustration GOD MAN 1. Independent/Rebellious Heaven (Is. 53: 6) • Himself • Attitude of Satan 2. Unrighteous/Sinful (Romans 3: 23) - Fallen short of God’s standards • Actions • Thoughts (Matthew 5) • Words 1. Love (1 John 4: 8) (Matt. 7: 21 -23) 2. Holy (perfect) (1 Peter 1: 16) Philosophy A. Pure (Habakkuk 1: 13 a) The obvious question is, is there (1 Cor. 1: 20) B. Righteous (Psalm 11: 7) any way to Works bridge the gap? Good Religion (Eph. 2: 8, 9) Best We Can (James 2: 10) 1 sin/day * 70 yrs = 25, 550 sins! SIN (Isaiah 59: 2) Your Sins - Used God’s name in vain? - Anger (Murder)? - Lust (Adultery)? - Lie? Physical death + Spiritual death = Eternal death (Hell) Death (Romans 6: 23) “Wages of sin is death” 1. Physical (Heb 9: 27) 2. Spiritual (Eph 2: 1) 3. Eternal (2 Thess 1: 8, 9) Ten Commandments(Exodus 20) • Don’t Murder • Don’t Swear • Don’t Steal • No Adultery • Don’t Covet • Honor Parents • Don’t Lie • Love God supremely C. Just (Fair, not partial) (Rom 2: 5 -11) - Must punish ALL unrighteousness

John “Then demanded of him, ‘What signup John 2: 18 -22 10: 30 -33 “ ‘I the and. Jews the Father are one. ’ Again themiraculous Jews picked can youtoshow us him, toreligions prove your authority to do all UP this? ’ Jesus answered stones stone but Jesus said to them, ‘I have shown Most require MAN to reach to you many great Colossians 2: 9 “For in Christ all the fullness the lives bodily John 8: 46 Luke 14: 11 24: 27 “Can “Believe any “And of me beginning you when prove II say with methat guilty Moses I am of and insin? the all If. Father the I am. Prophets, telling andinthe he Father truth, them, ‘Destroy this temple, and will raise it again in. Deity three days. ’ The GOD. True Christianity is GOD reaching miracles from the Father. For which of these do you stone me? ’ ‘We are Jews ‘Itleast haswhat taken forty-six years build temple, themselves. ” andhimself. ” you form…” explained is in replied, me; ortoatthem believe why was don't on said the you in. Man. evidence all believe theto. Scriptures of me? ” thethis miracles concerning Down to not going stoningtoyou forit any of these, ’ Jews, he ‘buthad forspoken blasphemy, are raise in three days? ’replied But thethetemple of because you, was a mere man, claim his body. . . ” to be God. ’” JESUS CHRIST Heaven GOD MAN 1. Independent/Rebellious (Is. 53: 6) • Himself • Attitude of Satan 2. Unrighteous/Sinful (Romans 3: 23) - Fallen short of God’s standards • Actions • Thoughts (Matthew 5) • Words Your Sins - Used God’s name in vain? - Anger (Murder)? - Lust (Adultery)? - Lie? 1. Love (1 John 4: 8) 2. Holy (perfect) (1 Peter 1: 16) A. Pure (Habakkuk 1: 13 a) B. Righteous (Psalm 11: 7) Religion (Matt. 7: 21 -23) Philosophy (1 Cor. 1: 20) Good Works (Eph. 2: 8, 9) Best We Can (James 2: 10) Ten Commandments(Exodus 20) • Don’t Murder • Don’t Swear • Don’t Steal • No Adultery • Don’t Covet • Honor Parents • Love God supremely our • Don’t Lie Jesus Christ is the solution to SIN problem for two reasons. First, The good news is that God (Isaiah 59: 2) because provided of WHO he was. personally a solution Who you. Death think Jesus. Christ! Christ in thedo person of Jesus (Romans 6: 23) was? “Wages of sin is death” 1. Physical (Heb 9: 27) 2. Spiritual (Eph 2: 1) 3. Eternal (2 Thess 1: 8, 9) C. Just (Fair, not partial) (Rom 2: 5 -11) - Must punish ALL unrighteousness God In The Flesh (Col 2: 9) 1. Claimed It (John 10: 30, 33) 2. Miracles (John 14: 11) 3. Sinless Life (John 8: 46) 4. Prophecy (Luke 24: 27) 5. Resurrection (John 2: 18 -22)

Isaiah 53: 5 “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed 1 Peter Romans 3: 18 5: 8 “But “For God Christdemonstrates died for sins once his own for love all, the for righteous us in this: for While the for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, weunrighteous, were still sinners, to bring Christ youdied to God. ” for us. ” and by his wounds we are healed. ” You (Rom 5: 8) Judge Illustration Love (Is 53: 5) MAN 1. Independent/Rebellious (Is. 53: 6) • Himself • Attitude of Satan 2. Unrighteous/Sinful (Romans 3: 23) - Fallen short of God’s standards • Actions • Thoughts (Matthew 5) • Words Your Sins - Used God’s name in vain? - Anger (Murder)? - Lust (Adultery)? - Lie? Justice JESUS CHRIST Heaven GOD (1 Pet 3: 18) 1. Love (1 John 4: 8) 2. Holy (perfect) (1 Peter 1: 16) A. Pure (Habakkuk 1: 13 a) B. Righteous (Psalm 11: 7) Religion (Matt. 7: 21 -23) Philosophy (1 Cor. 1: 20) Good Works (Eph. 2: 8, 9) Best We Can (James 2: 10) Ten Commandments(Exodus 20) • Don’t Murder • Don’t Swear • Don’t Steal • No Adultery • Don’t Covet • Honor Parents • Love God supremely he • Don’t Lie Jesus said many times that SIN had come(Isaiah into this world for a 59: 2) specific purpose. Do you know what that. Death purpose was? (Romans 6: 23) “Wages of sin is death” 1. Physical (Heb 9: 27) 2. Spiritual (Eph 2: 1) 3. Eternal (2 Thess 1: 8, 9) C. Just (Fair, not partial) (Rom 2: 5 -11) - Must punish ALL unrighteousness God In The Flesh (Col 2: 9) 1. Claimed It (John 10: 30, 33) 2. Miracles (John 14: 11) 3. Sinless Life (John 8: 46) 4. Prophecy (Luke 24: 27) 5. Resurrection (John 2: 18 -22)

Romans 6: 23 “For the wages of sin is death, BUT the [free] gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. ” You (Rom 5: 8) Love (Is 53: 5) MAN 1. Independent/Rebellious (Is. 53: 6) • Himself • Attitude of Satan 2. Unrighteous/Sinful (Romans 3: 23) - Fallen short of God’s standards • Actions • Thoughts (Matthew 5) • Words Your Sins - Used God’s name in vain? - Anger (Murder)? - Lust (Adultery)? - Lie? Justice JESUS CHRIST (1 Pet 3: 18) Religion (Matt. 7: 21 -23) Philosophy (1 Cor. 1: 20) Good Works (Eph. 2: 8, 9) Best We Can (James 2: 10) Through Jesus, God can now SIN offer heaven as a free gift! (Isaiah 59: 2) But who receives this gift? Everyone? Death (Romans 6: 23) “Wages of sin is death” 1. Physical (Heb 9: 27) 2. Spiritual (Eph 2: 1) 3. Eternal (2 Thess 1: 8, 9) Heaven GOD 1. Love (1 John 4: 8) 2. Holy (perfect) (1 Peter 1: 16) A. Pure (Habakkuk 1: 13 a) B. Righteous (Psalm 11: 7) Ten Commandments(Exodus 20) • Don’t Murder • Don’t Swear • Don’t Steal • No Adultery • Don’t Covet • Honor Parents • Don’t Lie • Love God supremely C. Just (Fair, not partial) (Rom 2: 5 -11) - Must punish ALL unrighteousness God In The Flesh (Col 2: 9) 1. Claimed It (John 10: 30, 33) 2. Miracles (John 14: 11) 3. Sinless Life (John 8: 46) 4. Prophecy (Luke 24: 27) 5. Resurrection (John 2: 18 -22)

BELIEVE ha ng eo : 3 f m 0) ind ” pe 17 nt cts Re (A “C 2. Unrighteous/Sinful (Romans 3: 23) - Fallen short of God’s standards Your Sins - Used God’s name in vain? - Anger (Murder)? - Lust (Adultery)? - Lie? You (Rom 5: 8) (R (Is. 53: 6) • Himself • Attitude of Satan • Actions • Thoughts (Matthew 5) • Words (John 1: 12) Love Justice JESUS CHRIST (Is 53: 5) MAN 1. Independent/Rebellious Faith or Trust Romans John 1: 12 10: 9 “That “Yet toif youall confess who received with your Christ alone; Transfer of trust Not: Intellectual ormouth, Temporal him, ‘Jesus to. Story those is Lord, ’ who Personal andbelieved believe ininyour his Chair Illustration heart name, thathe God gave raised the himright from tothe become dead, Deliberate choice you children will be ofsaved. ” God…” x “E About Christ; Self (John 3: 16) s es : 9) nf 10 d” Co ans o Go om ss t e pr John Acts 3: 16 17: 30“For “In. God the past so loved God overlooked the world that such he ignorance, gave his but now one heand commands only Son, allthat people whoeverywhere believes to inrepent him shall. ” not perish but have eternal life. ” (1 Pet 3: 18) 1. Love (1 John 4: 8) 2. Holy (perfect) (1 Peter 1: 16) A. Pure (Habakkuk 1: 13 a) B. Righteous (Psalm 11: 7) Religion (Matt. 7: 21 -23) Philosophy (1 Cor. 1: 20) Good Works (Eph. 2: 8, 9) Best We Can (James 2: 10) Ten Commandments(Exodus 20) • Don’t Murder • Don’t Swear • Don’t Steal • No Adultery • Don’t Covet • Honor Parents those • Don’t Lie • Love God supremely NO! The Bible says only who ‘BELIEVE’SIN will have eternal (Isaiah 59: 2) life. Death (Romans 6: 23) “Wages of sin is death” 1. Physical (Heb 9: 27) 2. Spiritual (Eph 2: 1) 3. Eternal (2 Thess 1: 8, 9) Heaven GOD C. Just (Fair, not partial) (Rom 2: 5 -11) - Must punish ALL unrighteousness God In The Flesh (Col 2: 9) 1. Claimed It (John 10: 30, 33) 2. Miracles (John 14: 11) 3. Sinless Life (John 8: 46) 4. Prophecy (Luke 24: 27) 5. Resurrection (John 2: 18 -22)

BELIEVE Does this make sense to you? (John 3: 16) Faith or Trust (John 1: 12) You ha ng eo : 3 f m 0) ind ” pe 17 nt cts Re (A “C (R (Is. 53: 6) • Himself • Attitude of Satan 2. Unrighteous/Sinful (Romans 3: 23) - Fallen short of God’s standards • Actions • Thoughts (Matthew 5) • Words x “E 1. Independent/Rebellious Love Justice JESUS CHRIST (Is 53: 5) MAN (1 Pet 3: 18) Religion (Matt. 7: 21 -23) Philosophy (1 Cor. 1: 20) Good Works (Eph. 2: 8, 9) Best We Can (James 2: 10) SIN (Isaiah 59: 2) Your Sins - Used God’s name in vain? - Anger (Murder)? - Lust (Adultery)? - Lie? s es : 9) nf 10 d” Co ans o Go om ss t e pr (Rom 5: 8) Death (Romans 6: 23) “Wages of sin is death” 1. Physical (Heb 9: 27) 2. Spiritual (Eph 2: 1) 3. Eternal (2 Thess 1: 8, 9) Heaven GOD 1. Love (1 John 4: 8) 2. Holy (perfect) (1 Peter 1: 16) A. Pure (Habakkuk 1: 13 a) B. Righteous (Psalm 11: 7) Ten Commandments(Exodus 20) • Don’t Murder • Don’t Swear • Don’t Steal • No Adultery • Don’t Covet • Honor Parents • Don’t Lie • Love God supremely C. Just (Fair, not partial) (Rom 2: 5 -11) - Must punish ALL unrighteousness God In The Flesh (Col 2: 9) 1. Claimed It (John 10: 30, 33) 2. Miracles (John 14: 11) 3. Sinless Life (John 8: 46) 4. Prophecy (Luke 24: 27) 5. Resurrection (John 2: 18 -22)

In light of the good news about Jesus… Would you like to personally open your life to Jesus Christ and receive the gift of eternal life? Why Wait?

BELIEVE (John 3: 16) Let’s clarify again, just what true ‘believing’ involves. Faith or Trust “Transfer your trust” (John 1: 12) You ha ng eo : 3 f m 0) ind ” pe 17 nt cts Re (A “C 2. Unrighteous/Sinful (Romans 3: 23) - Fallen short of God’s standards Justice JESUS CHRIST Religion (Matt. 7: 21 -23) Philosophy (1 Cor. 1: 20) Good Works (Eph. 2: 8, 9) Best We Can (James 2: 10) SIN (Isaiah 59: 2) Your Sins - Used God’s name in vain? - Anger (Murder)? - Lust (Adultery)? - Lie? s es : 9) nf 10 d” Co ans o Go om ss t e pr (R (Is. 53: 6) • Himself • Attitude of Satan • Actions • Thoughts (Matthew 5) • Words Love (Is 53: 5) MAN 1. Independent/Rebellious Judge Illustration Death (Romans 6: 23) “Wages of sin is death” 1. Physical (Heb 9: 27) 2. Spiritual (Eph 2: 1) 3. Eternal (2 Thess 1: 8, 9) x “E “Agree with God” (Rom 5: 8) “A deliberate choice” Heaven GOD 1. Love (1 John 4: 8) 2. Holy (perfect) (1 Peter 1: 16) A. Pure (Habakkuk 1: 13 a) B. Righteous (Psalm 11: 7) Ten Commandments(Exodus 20) • Don’t Murder • Don’t Swear • Don’t Steal • No Adultery • Don’t Covet • Honor Parents • Don’t Lie • Love God supremely C. Just (Fair, not partial) (Rom 2: 5 -11) - Must punish ALL unrighteousness God In The Flesh (Col 2: 9) 1. Claimed It (John 10: 30, 33) 2. Miracles (John 14: 11) 3. Sinless Life (John 8: 46) 4. Prophecy (Luke 24: 27) 5. Resurrection (John 2: 18 -22)

BELIEVE (John 3: 16) Faith or Trust (John 1: 12) If this is what you really want, we can pray together right now and you can tell God what you just told me. You ha ng eo : 3 f m 0) ind ” pe 17 nt cts Re (A “C (R (Is. 53: 6) • Himself • Attitude of Satan 2. Unrighteous/Sinful (Romans 3: 23) - Fallen short of God’s standards • Actions • Thoughts (Matthew 5) • Words Love Justice JESUS CHRIST Religion (Matt. 7: 21 -23) Philosophy (1 Cor. 1: 20) Good Works (Eph. 2: 8, 9) Best We Can (James 2: 10) SIN (Isaiah 59: 2) Your Sins - Used God’s name in vain? - Anger (Murder)? - Lust (Adultery)? - Lie? Death (Romans 6: 23) “Wages of sin is death” 1. Physical (Heb 9: 27) 2. Spiritual (Eph 2: 1) 3. Eternal (2 Thess 1: 8, 9) x “E 1. Independent/Rebellious Judge Illustration (Is 53: 5) MAN s es : 9) nf 10 d” Co ans o Go om ss t e pr (Rom 5: 8) Heaven GOD 1. Love (1 John 4: 8) 2. Holy (perfect) (1 Peter 1: 16) A. Pure (Habakkuk 1: 13 a) B. Righteous (Psalm 11: 7) Ten Commandments(Exodus 20) • Don’t Murder • Don’t Swear • Don’t Steal • No Adultery • Don’t Covet • Honor Parents • Don’t Lie • Love God supremely C. Just (Fair, not partial) (Rom 2: 5 -11) - Must punish ALL unrighteousness God In The Flesh (Col 2: 9) 1. Claimed It (John 10: 30, 33) 2. Miracles (John 14: 11) 3. Sinless Life (John 8: 46) 4. Prophecy (Luke 24: 27) 5. Resurrection (John 2: 18 -22)

BELIEVE (John 3: 16) Faith or Trust (John 1: 12) Just Remember… If this is what you really want, we can pray together right now and you can tell God what you just told me. You ha ng eo : 3 f m 0) ind ” pe 17 nt cts Re (A “C (R Love Justice JESUS CHRIST x “E Judge Illustration (Is 53: 5) MAN s es : 9) nf 10 d” Co ans o Go om ss t e pr (Rom 5: 8) Heaven GOD 1. Love (1 John 4: 8) (Matt. 7: 21 -23)FOR PRAYER… A GUIDELINE • Himself 2. Holy (perfect) (1 Peter 1: 16) • Attitude of Satan Philosophy A. Pure (Habakkuk 1: 13 a) (1 Cor. 1: 20) 2. Unrighteous/Sinful (Romans 3: 23) B. Righteous (Psalm 11: 7) - Fallen short of God’s standards Good Works Dear Lord Jesus, 1. Independent/Rebellious • Actions • Thoughts (Matthew 5) • Words (Is. 53: 6) Religion (Eph. 2: 8, 9) Ten Commandments(Exodus 20) • Don’t Murder • Don’t Swear • Don’t Steal • No Adultery • Don’t Covet • Honor Parents • Don’t Lie • Love God supremely I know that I am a. Best sinner We Canand need Your (James 2: 10) forgiveness. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and rose from I now invite SIN the grave. C. Just (Fair, not partial) (Rom 2: 5 -11) (Isaiah 59: 2) - Must ALL unrighteousness You to come into my heart and life as mypunish. Lord Your Sins - Used God’s name in vain? Death and Savior. In Jesus' name. Amen. God In The Flesh (Col 2: 9) - Anger (Murder)? (Romans 6: 23) - Lust (Adultery)? - Lie? “Wages of sin is death” 1. Physical (Heb 9: 27) 2. Spiritual (Eph 2: 1) 3. Eternal (2 Thess 1: 8, 9) 1. Claimed It (John 10: 30, 33) 2. Miracles (John 14: 11) 3. Sinless Life (John 8: 46) 4. Prophecy (Luke 24: 27) 5. Resurrection (John 2: 18 -22)

The Diagram! A gospel presentation “And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. ” - 1 John 5: 10 -13