Event: The Council at Jerusalem – Peter’s comments
S - Scripture
Acts 15 11, But we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.
O – Observation
Our Faith. The Bottom-line. Unchanging from generation to generation. Notice the first thing in this belief statement is - saved. Saved from what? Romans 6 v. 23, "For the wages of sin is Death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." We all will live forever. It’s just a matter of where your eternal destination will be. Heaven or Hell. On our own we are all hosed, Romans 3 v. 23, "Since ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." That in itself is depressing except for the second half of our belief statement. Grace. Free gift. God has compassion on us. God doesn't want us to go to Hell. He loves us. After all, he created us, Romans 5 v. 8, "But God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
A - Application
Do you believe in the Christian faith statement?
P - Prayer
Jesus, Thank you for saving me from eternal punishment. Love Will
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