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Apr 21, 2014

1 Corinthians 15:17-18; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Ephesians 2:4-9; Colossians 2:13-14; 1 Peter 1:3-9

The Bad News . . .

 If Jesus is not alive, there is no reconciliation with God. (1 Corinthians 15:17)

o In other words, sin wins.

 If Jesus is not alive, there is no victory over death. (1 Corinthians 15:18)

o In other words, death wins.

 If Jesus is not alive, this life is empty and the future is hopeless.

The Great News . . .

 Because Jesus is alive, there is a way to be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:17-21)

o Sin is defeated.

o Forgiveness is offered.

 Because Jesus is alive, there is a way to truly come alive. (Ephesians 2:4-9; Colossians 2:13-14)

o Death isdefeated.

 Because Jesus is alive, there is a living hope. (1 Peter 1:3-9)

o We have a future.

Coming Alive . . .

 I must acknowledge that I am separated from God because of my sin.

 I must turn from sin and turn to Jesus for the forgiveness of my sin.

 I must surrender my life to Jesus by putting my faith completely in Him.