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What if we set our hearts on getting back to the basics of Christianity and not letting anyone soften the gospel message?
Google defines basics, “the essential facts or principles of a subject.” Synonyms include: fundamentals, foundations, and groundwork.
So, what are the fundamentals of Christianity?
According to the Bible, the gospel message is the foundation with these main essentials:
Jesus, the Savior who loves and takes away the sins of the world.
Salvation, eternal life provided through the bloodshed of Jesus.
Eternity, spiritual life after this physical life in either heaven or hell.
Jesus never preached a feel-good message about eternity. Christ taught God’s truth in relation to eternal life and death. And when we know the truth, we also know that no one would want to go to Hell—a place void of God’s lovely, powerful, and holy presence.
God’s people, let’s stop letting culture sugarcoat Christianity. And let’s get back to the basics of our faith.
Everyone’s born broken and a sinner.
We need a Savior.
JESUS saves.
Accepting Christ as Lord gives us eternal life and abundant life NOW.
God’s people, let’s stop letting culture sugarcoat Christianity. And let’s get back to the basics of our faith. We need a Savior. JESUS saves. Accepting Christ as Lord gives us eternal life and abundant life NOW. @FridayKaren Click To TweetBack to the Basics Scripture
“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 (ESV)
Romans describes every person’s condition and need for saving. Some call these next five verses the Romans Road. They are great to commit to memory for when you are discussing salvation with someone.
“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 (ESV)
“The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (ESV)
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 (ESV)
“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.” Romans 10:9-10 (ESV)
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 (ESV)
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 (ESV) @FridayKaren Click To TweetMore Scripture on the Basics
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (ESV)
“And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 (ESV)
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 (ESV)
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV)
Salvation Prayer:
God, I’m a sinner in need of a Savior. Please forgive me for my sins. I believe Jesus Christ died to give me eternal life. Thank You for Your mercy and grace, and for the gift salvation. I accept Jesus as Lord and invite Him to live and reign in my heart and life. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
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Let’s go back to the basics.
Heaven is real. And Hell is real.
But there’s a real Savior who holds the power of eternity in His hand. Jesus. This is Christianity.
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Karen and Patricia,
Thanks for sharing this. The world needs to basics of Christianity more than ever!