What then is the heart of the Good News?
First, all are sinners and stand under the judgment of God (Romans 3:23). We might believe that we’re good enough to win God’s favor or that we can perform religious acts to counter balance our bad deeds, but the Bible says that no one is righteous (Romans 3:10).
Second, we need to understand what Christ has done to make our salvation possible. God loves us, and Christ came to forgive sinners and make salvation possible. He died on the cross as the complete sacrifice for our sins (Romans 5:8). He took upon Himself the judgment that we deserve.
Third, we need to respond to God’s call to repent of sin and come to Him. We must turn from our practice of sin and obey His Word. His grace offers forgiveness and the gift of eternal life, but a gift becomes ours only when we receive it (Ephesians 2:8–9). Christ’s plan of salvation is the only Good News the world will ever hear.
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(This column is based on the words and writings of the late Rev. Billy Graham.)
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