Scottsdale Baptist Church

The Gospel

The Gospel means "Good News." The good news is that Jesus Christ has risen from the dead and conquered sin and death and has come to save us from our sin through salvation. Do you want the joy of an eternal personal relationship with God? Do you want to be confident that one day He will welcome you into the kingdom of heaven?

S	Salvation means to be rescued from sin and its punishment and set people free to know, love and serve God.	John 8:34,36 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin...If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."

A	All people have turned away from God and broken the law of God. The Bible calls this sin.	Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

L	Left to ourselves, there is no rescue. The justice of God requires our eternal damnation in the terrors of hell.	John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him.

V	Victory over sin was obtained when God sent His Son Jesus to earth. Jesus obeyed God's laws perfectly, yet He died to pay for the sins of all who believe.	1 John 4:10 This is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

A	Admitting that our sin has put us in a desperate situation and is the first step in our rescue.	1 John 1:8,9 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.

T	Taking the free gift of Jesus' payment for our sin makes us "not guilty" in God's sight. Forgiveness is a gift to be received, not a reward that can be earned.	Romans 6:23 The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

I	In gratitude for such love, we follow Him in obedience and sacrificial service.	Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.

O	Only Jesus has provided the way to salvation. He lived sinlessly and died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins.	Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.

N	Now is the time to make your decision to receive Gods gift of salvation. All who acknowledge their sin and place their trust in Christ are adopted as God's children.	2 Corinthians 6:2 Now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation. Romans 10:9 If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him form the dead, you will be saved.

Give Jesus your life today. He came to earth and lived a life of perfect obedience before God. He loves us and gave His life and died on the cross, bearing His own body to pay the penalty for our sins. God's justice was satisfied with Jesus' sacrifice. Jesus was buried, but on the third day He was raised from the dead. You need to receive Him and believe on Him. If you will put your trust in Him by faith, the resurected Christ will never leave you nor forget you. He will go through all disappointments, tragedies, sufferings and trials, through all the situations and circumstances of life. Give your life to Christ today. Let Him transform your life. Renounce your sins and by faith receive Him as your Savior. Invite him into your heart today!

If you are ready to accept the gift of salvation, pray this prayer:

"Jesus, I believe that you are the Son of God and that you died on the cross for my sins and that you rose from the dead. You are my salvation. Please rescue me and forgive my sins and make me a child of God. I give my life to you today. Amen."