Sunday, January 11, 2009

What we believe!

We believe that man's heart is deceitfully wicked above all things. We believe that all have sinned; that our transgression of God's holy law or sin separates us from God our creator. Have you ever lied, stolen anything, used God's holy name in vain? Then you are guilty also and therefore eternally separated from God. We believe God is righteous, holy, and that He will not turn a blind eye to sin. Because of this, we are hopelessly bound for hell, eternal torment in a lake of fire and brimstone. If this concerns you, then I have some good news (the gospel) for you. God is also rich in mercy and loves us even though we abhor or hate Him through our wicked works. He provided a way for us to be forgiven through sending His son, the God-man Jesus Christ, to this earth as the perfect sinless sacrifice. Jesus paid the debt we owe. We believe the only way to be forgiven, to receive this payment He's given us, and be reunited with God is to repent of your sins (apologize for and turn from your sins) and put your faith in Jesus Christ. Much like a parachute, you don’t just believe in the parachute to save you, you put it on and put your trust in it. When you do this, God promises He’ll make you a new creature. He’ll give you a new heart with new desires, and you’ll be born again. You’ll go from loving sin and hating God, to loving God and hating sin. Then read your bible daily and allow God to speak to you, not verbally but through his perfect word. Find a good bible believing church so you can serve. And finally live your life for the one who bought you with a price.

Ryan

1 comment:

  1. Well spoken Ryan... I am so proud of you both and I love your website!

    Barry

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