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The Bridge Illustration

In the beginning, when Godput man on earth, man had a

fulfilling and abundantrelationship with God.

MAN GOD

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(Jesus speaking) I have comethat they may have life, and

have it to the full.

John 10:10b

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

PurposeFulfillment

MAN GOD

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SEPARATION


But God did not create man to be

like a robot who wouldautomatically love and have

fellowship with Him. He gave man awill and freedom of choice.

Man chose to go his own way!

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

PurposeFulfillment

MAN GOD

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GOD


This resulted in aseparation betweenGod and man. God

being holy and

perfect, while man isinherently sinful and

imperfect.

We all, like sheep,have gone astray,

each of us hasturned to his own

way; and the LORDhas laid on Him

the iniquity

of us all.

1) Isaiah 53:6SIN

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

PurposeFulfillment

MAN

SEPARATION

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GOD

DEATH LIFE

For the wages of sin is death, butthe gift of God is

eternal life inChrist Jesus our

Lord.A continued life of

disobedience to Godresults in death.

2) Romans 6:23DEATH

1) Isaiah 53:6SIN

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

PurposeFulfillment

MAN

GODMAN

SEPARATION

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GODMAN

SEPARATION


DEATH LIFE

2) Romans 6:23DEATH

Each of us will diephysically, and afterwe die we will face

judgment. There willbe a day when God

will judge the actionsand thoughts of every

man and woman

3) Hebrews 9:27JUDGMENT

Just as man isdestined to dieonce, and after

that to face judgment1) Isaiah 53:6SIN

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

PurposeFulfillment

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GODMAN

SEPARATION


DEATH LIFE4) Revelation 20:15

HELL

Gods judgment fallson unholy manresulting in an

eternity separatedfrom Him. Which the

Bible calls Hell.

If anyones namewas not foundwritten in the

book of life, hewas thrown intothe lake of fire.2) Romans 6:23

DEATH


1) Isaiah 53:6SIN

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

PurposeFulfillment

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Relationships

Money

Religion

Works



HELL

2) Romans 6:23DEATH


This results in apretty dismal picture

of our situation onmans side of the

chasm. So we spendour days trying to

bridge the gap backto God. Through.

1) Isaiah 53:6SIN

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

PurposeFulfillment

GODMAN

SEPARATION

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GODMANSEPARATION



HELL

2) Romans 6:23DEATH


1) Isaiah 53:6SIN

The trouble is theseall fall short because

they are mans way of doing things.

But not Gods way!

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

PurposeFulfillment

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GODMANSEPARATION



HELL

2) Romans 6:23DEATH


1) Isaiah 53:6SIN

For it is by grace you

have been saved,through faith and

this not fromyourselves, it is thegift of God not byworks, so that no

one can boast.

Ephesians 2:8-9GRACE

The Bible says wecannot bridge thisgap ourselves, thatGod needed to do it

through His grace which is the Godgiven power to do his

will.

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

PurposeFulfillment

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GODMAN


DEATH LIFE

God has the remedy.Only one bridge cancross the gulf that

exists between manand God and that

bridge is Jesus Christand His death on the

cross.4) Revelation 20:15

HELL

2) Romans 6:23DEATH


1) Isaiah 53:6SIN

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

PurposeFulfillment

Ephesians 2:8,9GRACE

JESUS CHRIST

SEPARATION

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GODMAN



HELL

2) Romans 6:23DEATH


1) Isaiah 53:6SIN

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

PurposeFulfillment


5) Romans 5:8Gods Remedy

But God demonstratesHis own love for us in

this: While we were stillsinners, Christ died for us

JESUS CHRIST

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GODMAN



HELL

2) Romans 6:23DEATH


1) Isaiah 53:6SIN

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

PurposeFulfillment

JESUS CHRIST


Christ made itpossible for us to

cross over to Godsside and experienceHis promise of a fulland abundant life.

But we are not

automatically onGods side . Weneed to make a

decision to.


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Repent -Mark 1:15

The time has come He said Thekingdom of God is near. Repent

and believe the good news.

repent, whichmeans to ask forforgiveness andturn away from

going our own way.

GODMAN


HELL

2) Romans 6:23DEATH


1) Isaiah 53:6SIN

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

PurposeFulfillment

JESUS CHRIST



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Receive - Revelation 3:20

Here I am! I stand at the doorand knock. If anyone hears my

voice and opens the door, Iwill come in and eat with him,

and he with me.

Believe -John 1:12

GODMAN


HELL

2) Romans 6:23DEATH


1) Isaiah 53:6SIN

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

PurposeFulfillment

JESUS CHRIST


Repent -Mark 1:15

Finally we need toreceive Jesus Christ

through prayer and askhim to come into our

lives as Lord and Savior.


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Receive - Revelation 3:20Believe -John 1:12

GODMAN


HELL

2) Romans 6:23DEATH


1) Isaiah 53:6SIN

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

PurposeFulfillment

JESUS CHRIST

Repent -Mark 1:15

6) John 5:241. HAS ETERNAL LIFE

2. NO CONDEMNATION3. CROSSED OVER FROMDEATH TO LIFE


I tell you the truth, whoeverhears my word and believes himwho sent me has eternal life andwill not be condemned; he has

crossed over from death to life.


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If you were in this particulardiagram where would you

be standing?

GODMAN


HELL

2) Romans 6:23DEATH


1) Isaiah 53:6SIN JESUS CHRIST

What Side Would YouLike To Be On?

What would be hindering you from prayingright now and receiving

Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?

John 10:10Joy

LovePeace

Purpose

Fulfillment

6) John 5:241. HAS ETERNAL LIFE

2. NO CONDEMNATION3. CROSSED OVER FROMDEATH TO LIFE



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Dear Lord, I know I have done wrong and broken

Your laws. I believe You died for my wrongdoings. Iask You to forgive me of all my sins. I want to turn

from them. Please come into my life as You said Youwould. I trust You as Savior and want to follow You

as Lord. In name of Jesus Christ. Amen

Come to me all you who are

weary and burdened, and Iwill give you rest.

Matthew 11:28

If You truly acknowledge Jesus Christas your Lord and Savior and would liketo accept Him into your life, feel free

to pray the following prayer.

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