- God is the loving ruler of the world.
- He made the world.
- He made us ruler of the world under him.
- We all reject the ruler (God) by trying to run life our own way without him.
- But we fail to rule ourselves or society or the world.
- God won’t let us rebel forever.
- God’s punishment for rebellion is death and judgement
- Because of his love, God sent his son into the world: the man Jesus Christ.
- Jesus always lived under God’s rule.
- Yet by dying in our place he took our punishment and brought forgiveness.
- God raised Jesus to life again as the ruler of the world.
- Jesus has conquered death, now gives new life, and will return to judge.
- There are now two ways to live:
- Reject the ruler God by trying to run life our own way
- Result: Condemned by God; Face death and judgement.
- Submit to Jesus as our ruler & Rely on Jesus’ death and resurrection
- Result: Forgiven by God, Given eternal life.
How will you live?
