The Salvation Story
The Good News
The Problem
Rom 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Everyone has broken God's moral laws like lying, stealing, and taking God's name in vain. We have all fallen short and missed the mark of God's standard of goodness.
The Predicament
Romans 4:4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
God is loving but He is also righteous and there must be a punishment for our wrong doing. We will all stand before Him one day and give an account of our actions on judgement day.
The Penalty
Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death;
Because you and I broke God's laws, the Bible says we have earned death. We are being paid in death for our sins. As a judge would declare the death sentence to a heinous criminal.
The Provision
Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
You and I broke God's laws but here's the good news - Jesus paid the fine!
That's what He was doing on that cross.
The Pardon
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Even though you are guilty God can legally dismiss your case because of what Jesus did on that cross.
Christ paid your debt in full!
The Process
Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Romans 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Pray and ask Jesus Christ to be your Savior. Do not trust in your own goodness but fully on Christ!