Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:18-18-20
"And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!" Romans 10:14b-15
It is the "good news" that we tell them!
Immanuel is God With Us!
How can that relate to "good news"?
Jesus came in the form of a babe
"God became flesh and dwelt among us"; Jesus is God in the flesh (John 1)
Jesus lived a sinless life (the Bible says that "all have sinned")
Jesus took the punishment for your and my sin on the cross
Jesus rose from the grave
He lives!
Now...the good news:
God's Word (The Bible) says..."As many as received Him, to them He
gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name." (John 1:12)
To receive Him, simply pray something like this:
"Dear Jesus, I admit that I am a sinner. Please forgive me for my sins. I accept the gift of forgiveness given on the cross when You died for me. I believe that You came, You died, You rose from the dead, and that You live. Help me to live my life for you. I commit myself to You."
"Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations...
