The Gospel message speaks for itself and is presented here with a paraphrased summary.
Rom 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Jhn 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Rom 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Eph 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,
2Co 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
Paraphrased, these are the steps to being born again:
- Understand that you are born a sinner and deserve Judgement. Rom 5:12
- Believe that God loved you so much that He provided a way out. Jhn 3:16
- Accept responsibility for your own sins and believe in heart (not just your mind) that:
- Jesus was born of a virgin
- lived a pure and sinless life
- was crucified for your sins
- that he died for you, was buried and that He rose again.
- Call upon Him to forgive your sins and accept His free gift of salvation. Rom 10:9
- Understand that your Faith (which was God’s gift to you) could not be earned. Eph 2:8
- Praise God and live your new life for Him.
