1. Your Independence Day
Ephesians 2:1-2
John 8:31-32

2. Truth about sin Sugar-coated lies (Luke 15:11-24)
Wasteful/Harsh (Luke 15:11-18; John 8:33-36)
Enslaving/Destroying (Rom 6:23; Isa 59:1-2)
Bewitching/Beguiling (Gal 3:1; 5:7)

3. Suffering of sin
Human Distress/Tribulation (Luke 15; Gal 5:19-21; Rom 2:9)
Divine Wrath/Indignation (Rom 2:6–8)

4. Freedom from sin Words of Christ (John 8:31-32; 3:16; Mark 16:16)
Sacrifice of Christ (Heb 10:4-12; Matt 28:1-6; 1 Peter 1:1-2)
Obedience to Christ (Acts 2:37-38; 8:34-38)

5. Gospel plan of salvation
Hear the gospel – Rom 10:17; Acts 2:41
Believe the gospel – John 20:30-31; Acts 8:37
Repent: change of heart – Acts 2:38; 2 Peter 3:9
Confess faith in Jesus Christ – Matt 10:32-33; Rom 10:9-10
Baptism into Christ – Gal 3:27; 1 Pet 3:20-21
Obey Christ – John 8:31-32; Heb 5:8-9; 2 John 9