The Bible teaches us that all of us have sinned. In Romans 3:23 the Bible says, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." We have all done things that displease God (Ecclesiastes 7:20; Romans 3:10). As a result of our sins there are consequences to sin, BUT there is hope in Christ Jesus! Romans 6:23 teaches, "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Romans 5:8 states, "but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." While we deserve death, Jesus has offered a way of life. He alone has provided a sufficient answer to the sin and spiritual death we face.

Romans 10:9 says, "because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Verse 13 adds, "For 'everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" Salvation is available to anyone who will turn to Jesus for eternal life (John 3:16). This occurs when we believe Jesus is Lord and that He literally came alive again from the dead.

Romans 5:1 declares, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." The result is a relationship with God. This includes peace (Romans 8:1) and security (Romans 8:38-39).