THE GOOD NEWS (4)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
1. The Good News
a) The Bible teaches that after we are born again we should be baptized in water. Baptism symbolizes that by faith we die to our old life; we leave behind our sinful self.
We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. (Romans 6:4 NIV)
We consider that when Jesus died on the cross we died with Him and we were resurrected with Him when He rose from the dead. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me, (Galatians 2:20 NKJV).
b) When someone first believes the Gospel and decides to give their life to Jesus they often feel different inside. Many people experience the feeling of being set free like a heavy burden has been lifted off of them. That is the weight of sin and guilt that has been removed from their conscience. They have a new sense of freedom and a new love and appreciation for God. People often describe feeling happy and joyful. The joy comes from righteousness.
But let righteous people rejoice. Let them celebrate in God’s presence. Let them overflow with joy. (Psalms 68:3)
c) Righteousness puts us in right relationship with God.
The End ...
1. The Good Newsa) The Bible teaches that after we are born again we should be baptized in water. Baptism symbolizes that by faith we die to our old life; we leave behind our sinful self.
We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. (Romans 6:4 NIV)
We consider that when Jesus died on the cross we died with Him and we were resurrected with Him when He rose from the dead. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me, (Galatians 2:20 NKJV).
b) When someone first believes the Gospel and decides to give their life to Jesus they often feel different inside. Many people experience the feeling of being set free like a heavy burden has been lifted off of them. That is the weight of sin and guilt that has been removed from their conscience. They have a new sense of freedom and a new love and appreciation for God. People often describe feeling happy and joyful. The joy comes from righteousness.
But let righteous people rejoice. Let them celebrate in God’s presence. Let them overflow with joy. (Psalms 68:3)
c) Righteousness puts us in right relationship with God.
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