1. The Bible An Overview M. Shields 13 th September 2015 Bethany Evangelical Church

2. The Bible – An Overview Its importance today for mankind It equips the Christian for battle It builds a relationship with God It points people to Jesus

3. You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory, honour and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they were created and have their being. Revelation Ch. 4 v. 11

4. God is the creator of all things.

5. There is no-one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no-one who seeks God. All have turned away Romans Ch. 3 vs. 10 - 12

6. God is the creator of all things. Mankind has rebelled from God.

7. Man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgement. Hebrews Ch. 9 v. 27

8. God is the creator of all things. Mankind has rebelled from God. The consequence of sin is death and judgement.

9. Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. 1 Peter Ch. 3 v. 18

10. God is the creator of all things. Mankind has rebelled from God. The consequence of sin is death and judgement. Jesus Christ died for our sins.

11. In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter Ch. 1 v. 3

12. God is the creator of all things. Mankind has rebelled from God. The consequence of sin is death and judgement. Jesus Christ died for our sins. Forgiveness from God comes only through God’s son Jesus Christ.

13. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him. John Ch. 3 v. 36

14. God is the creator of all things. Mankind has rebelled from God. The consequence of sin is death and judgement. Jesus Christ died for our sins. Forgiveness from God comes only through God’s son Jesus Christ. A decision has to be made.

15. The Absence of Sin The Curse of Sin The Penalty for Sin The Cure for Sin The Victory over Sin The Choice for the Sinner