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
Commencing January 2027, we are excited to offer a 3 days per week permanent part-time Senior Pastor position in our transformational church. Sapphire Life Church (SLC) is affiliated with Australian Christian Churches (ACC) and is situated in the beautiful seaside town of Merimbula on the far South Coast of NSW.
We are a multi- generational church of Jesus followers that runs various activities to support the vision of our church and the broader Bega Valley community. Further information: www.sapphirelifechurch.org.au
Our main outreach to the broader community is through our amazing charity, Sapphire Life Opportunities (SLO).
Further information: www.sapphirelifeopportunities.org.au
We are seeking someone who meets the following biblical qualifications as found in:
1 Timothy 3: 1-7, Titus 1: 6-9, 1 Peter 5:2-3 and Acts 6:4.
Download the Full Job Description Here:
Essential Selection Criteria:
• Demonstrated, effective and high-level skills in both leadership and the ministry of God’s Word in a vibrant church community
• Proven and recognised effective interpretation and communication of scriptural truths through preaching and personal discipling, together with the ability to evangelise and counsel people of all ages, diverse backgrounds and varying levels of Biblical literacy
• Proven capacity to work as an effective leader in the development and implementation of vision and strategies of the church, together with leadership of a pastoral and administrative team to achieve organisational goals
• Good written and verbal skills and the ability to articulate and represent the church internally and to the wider community
• Demonstrated skills in dispute resolution and the ability to positively influence outcomes in a dynamic church environment
The successful applicant will be a current ACC credentialed Pastor or have begun the process to obtain these credentials. A current Working with Children Check is required, as well as completion of the ACC Safer Churches Course within the past three years
Though this position is initially 3 days a week, there is room for increase as the church grows.
Please provide applications for this position addressing selection criteria with a covering letter to: jobs@sapphirelifechurch.org.au
Suitable candidates will be contacted for interview. The closing date for applications is 31st August 2026.