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II. The Main Point of the Bible: The Bible clearly tells us that even though people are not holy because they have rejected God's will, with the result that they have become incomplete and are far from God, yet people can have a complete and close relationship with the holy God through faith in Jesus. Who is this "Jesus?" The Bible teaches that Jesus is God, and that He became a man and came into the world for the following two reasons: A. To reveal the nature of God to people, and B. To die for mankind. Why was it necessary for Jesus to die for mankind? Actually, people ought to be punished, because they have not obeyed the God who made them, and in fact have rejected Him. But, when Jesus was nailed to the cross, He took the place of mankind, receiving the punishment that mankind should have received. Therefore, those who believe and trust in Jesus will not receive punishment, but will have a restored harmonious relationship to God. The Bible uses the word "sin" to describe the attitude of rejecting God and the actions that are in disobedience to God. Because Jesus died for mankind' on the cross, people have forgiveness for their sins. Jesus rose from the dead, proving that He is the source of life, and that He can give a rich and abundant life to people. As a result, God takes away people's guilt, shame, and regret, and gives people daily lives that are full of joy, purpose, and strength. On to next page |
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