Most of us growing up had a pretty similar view of God and how to "make Him happy" or "get into heaven." It usually consisted of doing enough good, being moral enough, or staying above some arbitrary line (the upper 50% of morality, the 10 Commandments, or something like that). But that would actually be very bad news if we had to earn forgiveness. The news we have been given, however, is much better: Jesus did it all for us, and He leaves nothing left for us to prove.

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From Series: "Easter"

Most of us growing up had a pretty similar view of God and how to "make Him happy" or "get into heaven." It usually consisted of doing enough good, being moral enough, or staying above some arbitrary line (the upper 50% of morality, the 10 Commandments, or something like that). But that would actually be very bad news if we had to earn forgiveness. The news we have been given, however, is much better: Jesus did it all for us, and He leaves nothing left for us to prove.

Related Topics: Easter | More Messages from Jobey McGinty