1. MAN IS A SINNER & HELPLESS BEFORE A HOLY GOD:
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God
1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
2. THE PRICE FOR SIN IS DEATH AND ETERNAL SEPARATION FROM GOD:
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
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death;
3. GOD HOLDS US PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR SIN:
Romans 14:12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
Hebrews 2:3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation
4. GOD OFFERS FORGIVENESS THROUGH THE DEATH OF HIS SON JESUS:
John 3:16 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.
5. SALVATION IS FREELY OFFERED AS A GIFT OF LOVE:
Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us
Ephesians 2:8,9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
6. YOU MAY FIND SALVATION BY CLAIMING CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOUR:
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.
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