Jesus & Salvation
Jesus & Salvation
Jesus
Who is He?
Nothing changes us more than our understanding of Jesus Christ, especially as this determines our relationship with Him.
Jesus’ claims about himself were revolutionary, and in the end, where the cause of his death. While he was a “good man” as many accept, his claims to be God are shocking to the core. We are left with three alternatives:
1. He was a madman, OR
2. He was a liar, OR
3. He was God.
Why did He come?
“Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation”
(Colossians 1:15)
Jesus asked his friends “Who do you say that I am?”. Today he asks you and me the same question.
Jesus said, “My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” (John 10:10)
So why don’t we automatically have a “rich and satisfying life”? It’s simple: we are dead; spiritually dead.
Dead to God, and unable to connect with Him. As hard as it is to acknowledge, our own behaviour and sin has separated
us from God.
So, as the solution, Jesus offers us eternal life. He saves us from the consequences of our behaviour.
He gives Life …. rich and satisfying now, and eternal life that goes beyond death.
Salvation
After reading the above we must ask “What must I do to be saved?” Paul’s jailer asked him this very question. The answer was simple, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:30)
So how do you do that? Jesus answers that question in John 14:6, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” So we must believe that “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
If you want to find abundant life, eternal life as offered by Jesus, it is just a matter of praying and asking him to give it to you:
Dear God,
I’m praying this prayer because I know that I have done wrong. Please forgive me for all the things I have done wrong in the past.
Jesus, I now put you as Lord of my life. Please keep me focused on the plans you have for me, and I will obey.
I believe in my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus is Lord and now He is Lord over my life.
Thank you for saving me. Thank you that I am now a Christian.
Amen
Congratulations! We’re so excited for you. We’d love to hear if you made a decision. Please let us know by filling out the details below.
Jesus
Who is He?
Nothing changes us more than our understanding of Jesus Christ, especially as this determines our relationship with Him.
Jesus’ claims about himself were revolutionary, and in the end, where the cause of his death. While he was a “good man” as many accept, his claims to be God are shocking to the core. We are left with three alternatives:
1. He was a madman, OR
2. He was a liar, OR
3. He was God.
Why did He come?
“Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation”
(Colossians 1:15)
Jesus asked his friends “Who do you say that I am?”. Today he asks you and me the same question.
Jesus said, “My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” (John 10:10)
So why don’t we automatically have a “rich and satisfying life”? It’s simple: we are dead; spiritually dead.
Dead to God, and unable to connect with Him. As hard as it is to acknowledge, our own behaviour and sin has separated
us from God.
So, as the solution, Jesus offers us eternal life. He saves us from the consequences of our behaviour.
He gives Life …. rich and satisfying now, and eternal life that goes beyond death.
Salvation
After reading the above we must ask “What must I do to be saved?” Paul’s jailer asked him this very question. The answer was simple, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:30)
So how do you do that? Jesus answers that question in John 14:6, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” So we must believe that “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
If you want to find abundant life, eternal life as offered by Jesus, it is just a matter of praying and asking him to give it to you:
Dear God,
I’m praying this prayer because I know that I have done wrong. Please forgive me for all the things I have done wrong in the past.
Jesus, I now put you as Lord of my life. Please keep me focused on the plans you have for me, and I will obey.
I believe in my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus is Lord and now He is Lord over my life.
Thank you for saving me. Thank you that I am now a Christian.
Amen
Congratulations! We’re so excited for you. We’d love to hear if you made a decision. Please let us know by filling out the details below.
Life Groups
Life Groups are the core of Sapphire Life's family. We meet on a Sunday to worship Jesus. During the week we meet to grow together.
We believe that our extraordinary journey with Jesus is not meant to be walked on our own so we gather through the week to share what God is doing in our lives.
Life Groups run through the school term and have a start and finish date.
You can choose which Life Group suits you and move freely between Life Groups. They are are not a life time commitment!
Your Life Group leader however, is committed to praying for you by name everyday.
Our Life Groups are many and varied – ranging from activity groups (like walking), through special interest groups (e.g. art and cooking) to in-depth bible-study groups.
GETTING INTO A LIFE GROUP IS SO EASY - just choose one from the list below and get in contact with the leader to join!
Term 2 Life Groups
Monday 9.50 am, SLO Building. “Desperate Times – no Desperate Measures – just Positive Results!” Contact Denise Brown on 0411778075
Monday 5.00 pm, Tura Beach. “Dungeons & Dragons”. Christian-friendly Dungeons & Dragons campaign, aimed at the beginner level. A safe, non-threatening environment, suitable for all ages. Contact Mark & Tanya Davey on 0423770867.
Monday 5.30 pm, Top Pub Pambula. "Monday Mens @ the Pub". Contact Phil Elsey on 0478437057.
Tuesday 12.30 pm, Aqua Cafe Pambula Beach. “Ladies Friendship Group”. A group aimed at building relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Feel free to grab a coffee or cold drink, or even lunch, and enjoy getting together with other ladies. Weather permitting, we may take a leisurely walk along the beach as well. Contact Addie Perrett on 0418200161.
Wednesday 10.00 am, Tura Beach. Book Study “Beyond the Veil” by Alice Smith. In Beyond the Veil, Smith proclaims God's call for His people to pray and shares what she has learned on her own journey toward deeper intimacy with God through prayer. Whether readers are new to intercession or are veteran prayer warriors, they will discover sound, biblical methods for binding the enemy and setting loose the Holy Spirit in their families, churches, and nations. Each chapter includes questions and prayer exercises, with a corresponding devotional to bring the principles of intercession to life. This is a continuing group and this term’s study will commence at Chapter 6. You will need to purchase a copy of the book. Contact John & Jane Weaver on 0434633622.
Thursday 12.30 pm, SLO Building. “The Letters of Peter”. We will be fellowshipping, reading, and discussing the books 1 & 2 Peter, one chapter each week. BYO lunch and Bible! Contact Megan Sharp on 0403356308.
Thursday 6.00 pm, SLO Building. “HOPE Explored”. Hope Explored looks at the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus in Luke’s Gospel. This three-session series shows that Christianity is about real hope: a joyful expectation for the future, based on true events in the past, which changes everything about our present. At the conclusion of the third session, this group will recommence at session one the following week on a rolling basis. Contact Michael Schmitt on 0423709067.
Saturday "Girl's Night In". Girl's Night In is an opportunity for girls to grow friendships, praise God and eat too much! Bring a plate so we can share a meal together, watch an upbeat, life-affirming movie, and have some special event nights involving cooking, beauty & pampering, and karaoke. Ladies only (sorry guys) and especially welcoming women who are ready for sister-love-encouragement, deep connections, and that really messy laughter where you sometimes end up snorting! This group will run fortnightly, and the location will change each time. Contact Gabbie Stroud on 0412784542.
Please use the link below to register for a group or call the Life Group contact for more details.