Our search for
purpose and meaning in our in lives can only be completely
fulfilled as an outflow of God’s love toward us. If there
is something missing in your life, it is more than likely a
solid “God connection.”
God absolutely loves you. This love was revealed when
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came into the world as a human
being, lived a sinless life, died on the cross, and rose
from the dead. Because Christ died, your sins can be
forgiven, and because He conquered death you can have
eternal life. You can know for sure what will become of you
after you die.
You have probably heard the story of God’s love
referred to as the "Gospel." The word Gospel
simply means "Good News." The Gospel is the Good
News that, because of what Christ has done, we can be
forgiven and can live forever.
But this gift of forgiveness and eternal life cannot be
yours unless you willingly accept it. God requires an
individual response from you. The following verses from the
Bible show God's part and yours in this process:
