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.
Pastoral Search
JOB DESCRIPTION
An exciting opportunity to join a welcoming church family and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families and the wider Merimbula community.
Lead. Inspire. Connect. Make a Difference.
Commencing January 2027, Sapphire Life Church (SLC) is excited to offer a 3 days per week permanent part- time Senior Pastor position.
SLC is seeking an experienced, dynamic and energetic Senior Pastor
to Iead our church community into its next season.
SLC is affiliated with Australian Christian Churches (ACC)
We are a family seeking to connect people with God and each other.
We are looking for a pastor who is passionate about Jesus, loves people, and has the vision and leadership capacity to help our church grow in faith, community and mission.
WHY MERIMBULA?
Located on the far south coast of NSW, Merimbula is a stunning seaside town.
With beautiful beaches, a relaxed regional lifestyle, a thriving community and an enviable climate, Merimbula offers an exceptional place to live, work, serve and belong.
WHAT WE OFFER
-Permanent part-time position
-Salary and superannuation in accordance with ACC guidelines
-Professional development opportunities
-To be involved with our amazing church charity Sapphire Life Opportunities
-The opportunity to lead and serve within a welcoming church family
-A community where you can build meaningful relationships and make a lasting
difference
ABOUT YOU
You are a relational and inspirational leader who:
-Has a genuine and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for seeing people come to know Him.
-Hold a current ACC Ordained Ministers Certificate or is working towards these credentials.
-Brings demonstrated pastoral, ministry and leadership experience relevant to the role.
-Is an engaging communicator who can inspire, encourage and connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.
-Has strong community engagement skills and a heart for serving beyond the walls of the church.
-Can provide vision, direction and leadership while working collaboratively with our board, leaders and congregation.
-Is passionate about developing people, building strong teams and creating opportunities for others to discover and use their gifts.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Senior Pastor, you will provide spiritual, pastoral and strategic leadership to SLC.
You will have the opportunity to:
-Lead and inspire the church as we pursue our mission and vision.
-Provide biblical teaching and preaching that encourages people to grow in their faith.
-Build strong relationships across the church, our charity and within the wider community.
-Develop and empower leaders, volunteers and ministry teams.
-Help foster a vibrant, welcoming and Christ-centred culture.
COULD GOD BE CALLING YOU TO MERIMBULA?
If you are an experienced pastor and leader who is ready for an exciting new ministry opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
For further information and expressions of interest please contact:
Susan McNair at jobs@sapphirelifechurch.org.au
Applications Close: December 6th 2026
DO APPLICANTS NEED TO HAVE PERMISSION TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA?
YES
Applicants must be permanent residents of Australia or hold Australian citizenship.
Applicants must hold a:
-Religious Marriage Celebrant Licence
-Current ACC Safer Churches Training
-Current Working With Children Check
-Current National Police Record Check
We look forward to hearing from you.
The Pastoral Search Team at SLC