Title: Why Should I Believe?
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John 3:16
Why should I believe?
Two newspaper articles stood out last week. It was an article about a man who committed suicide after winning the lottery because he was tired of spending money, and an article about driving 444 km a year in vain due to the pride of a man who did not ask even if he got lost. What is more important than driving in vain on the road because you do not know the road is to wander, such as not knowing the way of life, by taking your own life. A life that does not know the way cannot be happy. Why should people believe in Jesus Christ?
1. Because man is a sinner.
Man is away from God. So misfortune came. We live with problems such as death and pain, anxiety and worry, disease and fear. Ephesians 4:18 says that their understanding is darkened, and they have turned away from the life of God because of the ignorance that is among them and the hardening of their hearts. So I got in trouble. There are no exceptions. All human beings born after the first man, Adam, do not learn to sin, but sin and live. A life apart from God depends on vain things and leads an unhappy life. It's lost. We must believe in Jesus Christ because we are sinners.
2. Because God gave His only begotten Son.
Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten Son of God. He was born before 2010 and existed as a reality documented by historians. As the Old Testament prophesied, God came according to His promise. That day is Christmas. Jesus, who was born without sin, forgave sins. performed a miracle. But above all, the two most important events He performed were His death on the cross and His resurrection. Why did you die? because of our sins. It was because of our faults. Because God bore our sins on his only begotten Son. Jesus was delivered because of our sins (Romans 4:25). But death was not the end. You are alive again. All life is born and dies, but Jesus rose again. So it is the only way to salvation. Jesus said that I am the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6).
3. Because those who believe have eternal life.
Eternal life means eternal life. God's way of salvation is clear. Eternal life is a gift from God. He said he gave his only begotten son. The one who has eternal life is the one who believes in me. no other way. There are no exceptions. Everyone who believes has eternal life. God's purpose is simple and important. We do not perish but have eternal life. Why? Because he loves us. If you believe, you will have eternal life. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me will live, even if he dies" (John 11:25).
Matsumi Toyotomi refers to three types of love. First, if is love. If you meet the requirements, you will love. Second, because of love. It is a conditional love of the past and present. Third, in spite of love. It is love without conditions or reasons. Love despite the absence of wealth and fame. God's love is love in spite of everything. We were separated from God and in our sins. Nevertheless, God loved us.
If you don't know the way, you have to ask. The way of life can be known through the Bible, the Word of God. I hope you enjoy the blessings of God that He gives to those who believe.