Question:
Why do I need God? |
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Answer:
"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,"
-Romans 3:23 |
Question:
Why does it matter that I have sinned? |
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Answer:
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord."
-Romans 6:23 |
Question:
Okay, so why would God give me life if I have rightfully earned my death because I have sinned? |
Answer:
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life."
-John 3:16 |
Question:
And just how and when exactly did God do this? |
Answer:
"For God demonstrated His love for us in this, that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
-Romans 5:8 |
Question:
Fine, how can I have this eternal life? |
Answer:
"If you confess with your mouth 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved."
-Romans 10:9 |
Question:
But if I do that, won't I be all alone? |
Answer:
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with Me."
-Revelation 3:20 |
Question:
So it'll be a nice visit, and then He'll leave, right? |
Answer:
"Surely goodness and love-in-action will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of Yahweh forever."
-Psalm 23:6 |