The Gospel
see also "statement of faith"
Problem:
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"In the beginning, God created..." (Genesis 1:1)
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"There is none holy like the LORD" (1 Samuel 2:2)
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"Sin came into the world through one man" (Romans 5:12)
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"There is no one who does not sin" (1 Kings 8:46)
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"The wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23)
Solution:
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"Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved" (Joel 2:32)
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"Jesus came into the world to save sinners" (1 Timothy 1:15)
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"He was wounded for our transgressions: he was crushed for our iniquities" (Isaiah 53:5)
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"The free gift of God is eternal life in Jesus" (Romans 6:23)
Cost:
"You will be hated by all for my name's sake" (Luke 21:17)
"Anyone who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple" (Luke 14:33)
"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me" (Galatians 2:20)
Reward:
"The LORD upholds the righteous" (Psalm 37:17)
"If we have died with Him, we will also live" (2 Timothy 2:11)
"He rewards those who seek Him" (Hebrews 11:6)
"Everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins" (Acts 10_43)
"Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life" (John 3:36)