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And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: GOD was manifested in the flesh... (1Timothy 3:16) And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: GOD was manifested in the flesh... (1Timothy 3:16)

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Two great feats of the LORD JESUS CHRIST during His earthy ministry... Two great feats of the LORD JESUS CHRIST during His earthy ministry... HE LIVED A PERFECT SINLESS LIFE FOR US "For such a High Priest was fitting for us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and has become higher than the heavens" (Hebrews 7:26) HE PAID SINS FULL PENALTY FOR US "All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all." (Isaiah 53:6)

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"And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground." (Luke 22:44) "And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground." (Luke 22:44) "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29)

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Me in HELL without Jesus Christ! "He (David) seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that His soul was not left in hell, neither His flesh did see corruption." (Acts 2:31) "He (David) seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that His soul was not left in hell, neither His flesh did see corruption." (Acts 2:31) "whom God raised up, having loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible that He should be held by it." (Acts 2:24) "whom God raised up, having loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible that He should be held by it." (Acts 2:24) HE DID THIS FOR ME!

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HELL IS REAL AND THERE IS NO SECOND CHANCE. And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matthew 10:28) And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matthew 10:28) Jesus Christ said

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He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God." (John 3:18) He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God." (John 3:18)

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WHAT MUST I BELIEVE IN ORDER TO BE SAVED? WHAT MUST I BELIEVE IN ORDER TO BE SAVED? "...I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you...that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures..." (1Corinthians 14:1-4) "...I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you...that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures..." (1Corinthians 14:1-4)

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WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved..." (Acts 16:31) "For whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved." (Romans 10:13) "For whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved." (Romans 10:13) For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) Butyou must reach out i n faith and take it.

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HOW MAY I KNOW ALL MY SINS ARE FORGIVEN AND I AM A CHILD OF GOD? HOW MAY I KNOW ALL MY SINS ARE FORGIVEN AND I AM A CHILD OF GOD? There are 7 things that God does to you when you become His child. There are 7 things that God does to you when you become His child. YOU MAY TAKE THE FOLLOWING TEST AND SEE FOR YOURSELF! YOU MAY TAKE THE FOLLOWING TEST AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!

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#1 "He who is of God hears God's words..." (John 8:47) "He who is of God hears God's words..." (John 8:47) "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand." (John 10:27) "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand." (John 10:27) Hearing God's word QUESTION #1 Is the word of God important, meaningful, convicting, comforting and directing to you?

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#2 "But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another" (1Thessalonians 4:9) "But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another" (1Thessalonians 4:9) "We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death." (1John 3:14) "We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death." (1John 3:14) Love for God's children QUESTION #2 Do you sincerely love, want to be with and make efforts to live in harmony with all of God's children?

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#3 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." (2Corinthians 5:21) "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." (2Corinthians 5:21) "Jesus answered and said to him, Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'" (John 3:3) "Jesus answered and said to him, Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'" (John 3:3) New outlook on life QUESTION #3 Has your life really been changed so that you see things from God's perspective & live in the light of eternity now?

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#4 Peace in your heart "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." (John 14:27) "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." (John 14:27) "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1) "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1) QUESTION #4 Do you have peace even in the midst of pain & sorrow knowing that your heavenly Father sees and knows all and one day will make all things right?

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#5 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." (Romans 8:14) "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." (Romans 8:14) "For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure." (Philippians 2:13) "For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure." (Philippians 2:13) The leading of God QUESTION #5 Are there times when you are convicted, directed or encouraged by an internal "voice" that is in agreement with God's word?

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#6 Doing good works "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." (Ephesians 2:10) "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." (Ephesians 2:10) "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also." (James 2:26) "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also." (James 2:26) QUESTION #6 Do you want to and enjoy doing good things for others or do you most often just think of yourself?

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#7 "For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives." (Hebrews 12:6-7) "For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives." (Hebrews 12:6-7) "Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." (Hebrews 12:11) "Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." (Hebrews 12:11) QUESTION #7 When you are disobedient to God, do you feel convicted and estranged from God until you repent? The chastening of God PRUNING

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#1#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 X X X X X X X Hearing God's word Love for God's children New outlook on life Peace in my heart The leading of God Doing good works The chastening of God CONGRATULATIONS! If all these are true in your heart, you are BORN AGAIN! CONGRATULATIONS! If all these are true in your heart, you are BORN AGAIN! You now have the privilege & responsibility to live for and bring glory to ALMIGHTY GOD!

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Heaven is your home! Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed-- in a moment, in the twinkling of a n eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: Death is swallowed up in victory. (1Corinthians 15:51-54)