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QUESTION: If God is GOOD . . . why is the world so BAD?

QUESTION: If God is GOOD . . . why is the world so BAD?

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The world we live in is filled with sorrow, suffering and death . . .

The world we live in is filled with sorrow, suffering and death . . .

. . . BUT THE WORLD DIDN’T START OUT THAT WAY!

. . . BUT THE WORLD DIDN’T START OUT THAT WAY!

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Jesus was born to DIE . . . that we might LIVE!Jesus was born to DIE . . . that we might LIVE!

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“Behold the Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world.” John 1:29

“Behold the Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world.” John 1:29

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One of the criminals KNEW where he was going after he died!

One of the criminals KNEW where he was going after he died!

BAD NEWS: “For the wages of sin is death . . . “

GOOD NEWS: “ . . . but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

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HOW CAN I RECEIVE THIS GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE?HOW CAN I RECEIVE THIS GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE?

The dying criminal who believed in Jesus CONFESSED that he was a sinner and CALLED upon the Name of the Lord!

The dying criminal who believed in Jesus CONFESSED that he was a sinner and CALLED upon the Name of the Lord!

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“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”

Romans 10:9

“For whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13

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“Lord Jesus, I know that I have sinned and that I do not deserve to live with You in Heaven. But I believe You died on the cross in full payment for all my sins. By faith I turn from my sin and unbelief and ask You to save me. I invite You into my life as my Savior.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for loving me and giving me the gift of God which is eternal life.

In Your Blessed Name I pray, Amen.”

“Lord Jesus, I know that I have sinned and that I do not deserve to live with You in Heaven. But I believe You died on the cross in full payment for all my sins. By faith I turn from my sin and unbelief and ask You to save me. I invite You into my life as my Savior.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for loving me and giving me the gift of God which is eternal life.

In Your Blessed Name I pray, Amen.”27

CAN I REALLY KNOW THAT MY SINS ARE FORGIVEN?“There is therefore now, NO CONDEMNATION to them who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1

“He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life.

These things have I written unto you that believe on the Name of the Son of God, that you may KNOW that you have eternal life.” 1

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“Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.” Romans 8:7

“Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.” Romans 8:7

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“Because I live, you shall live also.” John 14:19

“Because I live, you shall live also.” John 14:19

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Jesus is ALIVE!

Go and tell others . . . Jesus SAVES!

Jesus is ALIVE!

Go and tell others . . . Jesus SAVES!