Speakers: Sia Samuel — Decision
• Romans 3:23
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
Everyone became a sinner through Adam and Eve. They ate the fruit and did not obey God.
Because we all inherit sin, we naturally do wrong things.
The penalty of sin is death, which means eternal separation from God.
Everyone is born with a sinful nature. Your nature is to want to do better, but being human, you are born a sinner.
You do not become a sinner simply because you do something wrong. You are born a sinner from your sinful nature.
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• Matthew 5:21-22
“You have heard that it was said to our ancestors, ‘Do not murder,’ and whoever murders will be subject to judgment. But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Whoever insults his brother or sister will be subject to the court. Whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to hellfire.”
• 1 John 3:15
“Everyone who hates his brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him.”
These verses show that sin is not just about what we do. Sin comes from the heart. Anger, hatred, lust, greed, and pride are all sins in God’s eyes.
Sex is meant for marriage. Lust and pornography leave people feeling worse than before. God hates lust, greed, and pride because they separate us from His glory.
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Returning to the Glory of God
— To return to God’s glory after Adam and Eve, we must believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose on the third day.
• Romans 10:9
“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”
— The Bible does not say you need to have all the answers, stop all sin, or become perfect. Salvation begins the moment you decide to believe.
It does not depend on when you stop watching pornography, gossiping, or even when you feel ready to serve God. Salvation begins with your decision to believe in Jesus.
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Through Jesus, salvation is for eternity. It restores your soul and your relationship with God.
God forgives you for your past, your present, and your future sins.
When you choose to believe in Jesus, you return to the glory of God and receive eternal life.