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The Four Spiritual Laws
Understand God's love, our separation through sin, Jesus as the only Savior, and the invitation to respond.
Four truths that change everything
Thank you for being willing to listen. I'd like to share four spiritual truths from the Bible. Together they explain God's love, why we need Him, what Jesus has done, and how we can personally respond.
God loves you and has a purpose for your life
The first truth is that God loves you. John chapter three, verse sixteen, tells us that God loved the world so much He gave His only begotten Son so that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
God is not indifferent to you. He created you, knows you, and has shown His love through Jesus Christ. He offers a restored relationship with Himself and the promise of eternal life. If God loves us so much, why are people separated from Him? That brings us to the second truth.
Our sin separates us from God
Romans chapter three, verse twenty-three, says that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. None of us can honestly say that we have always loved God and others as we should.
Romans chapter six, verse twenty-three, says the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Sin has serious consequences. It separates us from God, and we cannot bridge that separation by our own good works, religion, or effort. We need someone to rescue us. The good news is that God has provided that Savior.
Jesus Christ is God's provision for our salvation
Romans chapter five, verse eight, tells us that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Jesus willingly went to the cross, taking the punishment for our sin, and God raised Him from the dead.
In John chapter fourteen, verse six, Jesus says He is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one comes to the Father except through Him. Jesus did not merely tell us how to get to God; He made the way by giving His life for us. His death and resurrection are the heart of the gospel. And that brings us to our personal response.
Personally receive God's gift through faith
Ephesians chapter two, verses eight and nine, teaches us that we are saved by grace through faith. Salvation is God's gift, not something we earn by our works.
In Revelation chapter three, verse twenty, Jesus speaks of standing at the door and knocking. In its original context He is addressing a church; it is also a vivid picture that reminds us to listen and respond to Him. We respond to the gospel by turning from our sin, trusting Jesus as Savior, and acknowledging Him as Lord.
Knowing these truths is important, but each of us must decide how to respond to Jesus. If you believe He died for your sins and rose again, and you want to put your faith in Him, would you like to express that in a prayer? Remember, the prayer does not earn salvation; Jesus saves those who trust in Him.
A Prayer to Pray
If you would like to keep reading
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- A free Bible appRead or listen to the Bible on your phone, offline.
- The King James Version onlineThe same translation used in every verse here.
- The Gospel of John, chapter oneThe best place to begin reading about Jesus.
- Short reading plansGentle daily readings if you would like a rhythm.
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An original presentation of four biblical truths, not a reproduction of any third-party evangelistic tract, with no affiliation with or endorsement by any ministry implied.