God’s Plan For People

All People Have Sinned Against God The Bible says, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23 ).  The word sin means to miss a target by falling short of that target.  Sin is the failure of a person to live the life which God has planned for him to live. Everyone has sinned, it is universal.

The Price of Sin is High

The Bible says, “the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23 ).  The person who lives without God in this life will pay the awful price of an eternity separated from God.  The Bible calls this place of separation hell.  God could not allow rebellious people to enter into heaven.

God Paid the Price for Sin

The Bible says, “But God demonstrated his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners,Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8) Because of the righteousness of God, man must pay the penalty for sin, or someone who is acceptable to God must pay the penalty.  The death of Jesus is the greatest demonstration of the love of God for sinners.  It is a great love for someone to die in place of a loved one.  But Jesus died for those in rebellion.

Turn to God and Have Your Sins Forgiven

The Bible says, “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;” (Acts 3:19 ).  The word repent means to turn around and go in a different direction. It means a change of mind and life toward God. Your part is to confess your sin, and God’s part is to forgive. The way to do that is to call upon, or pray, to God.  The Bible says, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved”  (Romans 10:13 ).  So, anyone can ask God for forgiveness of sin and turn from sin and follow Jesus.

Will you follow Jesus? God’s Plan for People is for us to accept His payment for our sins, so that we can have eternal life.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.