This is a beautiful summary of the transformative power of Jesus in our lives.
Let's explain each point:
Forgiveness of Sins
Jesus makes it so our wrongdoings are forgiven, like wiping a dirty slate clean. (Verses: Acts 5:31, 10:43; Ephesians 1:7, 4:32; Colossians 1:13-14, 2:13-14)
We become friends with God again, fixing the relationship broken by our sins. (Verse: II Corinthians 5:18-19)
Spiritual New Birth
Believing in Jesus is like being Born Again in a Spiritual way. It's a fresh start, a new beginning. (Verses: John 3:3; I Peter 1:3, 23; I John 5:1)
Eternal Life Through Faith
By trusting in Jesus, we get to live forever with God. It's like receiving the best present that never ends. (Verses: John 3:16; 5:24; 6:40, 47; 11:25-26; 17:1-3; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; I Timothy 1:16; I John 5:11-12)
Access to God
Jesus makes a way for us to come close to God, like opening a locked door. (Verses: John 14:6; Ephesians 2:18, 3:11-12; Hebrews 10:19-22)
Membership in God's Family
We become part of God's big family, like being adopted into the best family ever. (Verses: John 1:12; Romans 8:15-17; Galatians 3:26; Ephesians 1:5, 2:19; I John 3:1-2)
Understanding God's Teachings
Like a teacher, Jesus helps us understand what God wants us to know, helping a student learn new things. (Verses: John 14:26, 16:13-15; I Corinthians 2:9-13)
Becoming a New Person
Believing in Jesus changes us completely, giving us a new way to live better and brighter. (Verses: Romans 6:4-22; II Corinthians 5:17; Philippians 4:13)
Empowerment for Change and Growth
Jesus gives us the strength to change and grow more like Him, helping us get to know God better daily. (Verses: John 17:3; Romans 8:2, 28-29; II Corinthians 5:17; Philippians 1:6, 4:13; Colossians 1:9-11; I Thessalonians 2:13; II Peter 1:3-4)
Each point highlights a different aspect of Jesus's incredible change in our lives, transforming us and drawing us closer to God.
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