Religion has taught us that it is all about us.
It's about what Jesus did.
Eph 2:8-9
First chapter of Ephesians- Read it!
10 Commandments were always limited to the Jews- it's not for us. It's about faith.
II Peter Chapter 1:1-4
Jesus has already given us all things, including his FAITH. Jesus is already on your side! When you read His promises you will see that.
God is not in control- He gave us free will!
John 3:14-18
Isaiah 64:6 - we are all sinners, we have all gone astray, and all of our works are good works as filthy rags.
The Romans Road -
How the Holy Spirit simplified salvation
Romans 3:23 - we have all sinned and come short
Romans 5:8 - while we were yet sinners, in our deepest sins, Jesus died to save us. He died to prove his love for us while we were committing the worst sin, the thing we were most ashamed of.
Romans 6:23 - The wages of sin is death, what we earn by works is death. But the gift of God is everlasting.
Romans 10:9-10 - paraphrasing John, Jesus explaining salvation. Holy spirit directing paul. If you confess with your mouth that you believe in the one he has sent you will be saved.
Psalms 103:1-3 - bless the l9ord o my soul, who forgives all of your sins, vs 12, he has taken it as far as east is the west
John 1:29 - behold the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world
I Peter 2:24 - He whom had no sin, took them upon himself, by his stripes we are healed.
Hebrews Ch 8:12 - Jesus took away our sins once and for all.
Hebrews 10-10-18 God has forgiven all our sins, and that he haw through love and mercy, he has wiped them out from your memory
Rev 1:5 -John is looking at Jesus, "behold the one who has taken away our sins!"
II Corinthians 9 - let no man give grudging !!!Next Week- Tithing!