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Foundations of Faith: 12 Core Biblical Truths That Transform Lives

The following represents 12 foundational biblical truths that every believer is encouraged to understand and embrace. Each truth is accompanied by a concise, high-level summary to illuminate the core doctrine it represents. Additionally, you’ll find thought-provoking evidence and insights designed to deepen your faith and provide a stronger foundation for your spiritual journey.

September 11, 2018

Truth 1: God’s Word

Biblical Truth #1: God’s Word God has revealed Himself through the inspired writings of the Old and New Testaments, collectively known as the Holy Bible. These […]

September 11, 2018

Truth 2: God Exists

Biblical Truth #2: God Exists The Bible proclaims the existence of God as the Creator of the universe, the one and only true God. It describes […]

September 11, 2018

Truth 3: Original Sin

Truth #3: Original Sin The Bible recounts humanity’s tragic fall from grace, beginning with the first sin in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve, persuaded […]

September 27, 2018

Truth 4: God Became Human

Biblical Truth #4: God Became Human (the “Incarnation”) The Bible declares an extraordinary truth: God, the Creator of the universe and mankind, chose to take on […]

September 27, 2018

Truth 5: The Atonement for Sin

Biblical Truth #5: The Atonement for Sin The concept of atonement lies at the very heart of Christianity: Jesus Christ, the Son of God, offered Himself […]

September 27, 2018

Truth 6: Justification Through Faith

Truth #6: Justification Through Faith The atoning work of Jesus Christ leads to one of the most transformative doctrines in the Bible: justification. To “justify” is […]

October 3, 2018

Truth 7: Sanctification (Living the Transformed Life)

Biblical Truth #7: Sanctification (Living the Transformed Life) When a person places their faith in Jesus Christ, they begin a new life empowered by God. The […]

October 7, 2018

Truth 8: Jesus’ Bodily Resurrection

Biblical Truth #8: Jesus’ Bodily Resurrection Of all the truths presented in Scripture, none is more central to Christianity than the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. […]

October 8, 2018

Truth 9: The Trinity

Truth #9: The Trinity The doctrine of the Trinity reveals the mystery of God as three distinct persons—God the Father, God the Son, and God the […]

October 9, 2018

Truth 10: God’s Kingdom

Truth #10: God’s Kingdom “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near” (Matthew 4:17). With these words, Jesus announced the arrival of a kingdom unlike […]

October 9, 2018

Truth 11: The Church

Truth #11: The Church When many think of church, they imagine traditional attire, solemn sermons, and rigid rituals. Yet, the Bible presents a radically different and […]

February 13, 2019

Truth 12: The Second Coming

Biblical Truth #12: The Second Coming As discussed in Truth #4, the “First Coming” of Jesus occurred approximately 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem. In this event, […]

The $1 Million Dollar Question:

Will you go to Heaven when you die? Here’s a quick test:
Q. Have you ever told a lie?
Q. Have you ever stolen anything?
Q. Have you ever used God’s name in vain?
Q. Have you ever lusted over someone?
Q. Have you ever hated someone?

If you have done these things, God sees you as a liar, a thief, a blasphemer, an adulterer-at-heart, and a murderer-at-heart. And this is only 5 of God’s Ten Commandments (a/k/a “God’s Law”). And the Bible warns that on the Day of Judgment, God will punish you in a terrible place called Hell. But, there is “good news”! God is not willing that any should perish. Sinners broke God’s Law, but Jesus paid their fine by shedding His sinless blood on a cross ~2,000 years ago. This means that God can legally dismiss their case (and yours!): “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) Then Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death. Today, repent (turn away from your sins), put your complete trust in Jesus, and confess Jesus as your Lord & Savior… and God will give you eternal life as a free gift.

The $1 Million Dollar Myth:

Contrary to popular belief, being a “good person”, doing “good deeds”, or being “religious” will not get you a ticket to heaven! Many people are hoping God will dismiss their sins because their good deeds outweigh their bad deeds. They further hope that because God is “good” he will let them go unpunished and enter heaven. However, because God is “good” he must by nature punish sinners (i.e., God would not be a good judge if he let criminals go free). The Bible states: “There is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins.” (Ecclesiastes 7:20) The Bible also states: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) And finally, think about this, if your goodness could save you, Jesus would have died in vain (i.e., for no good reason). The Bible states: “I (Jesus) am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father (God) except through me. (John
14:6) Friends, please don’t “roll-the-dice” and gamble your eternal life on the life-threatening lie that being a “good person” will get you to heaven.

Yes, today I am deciding to follow Jesus:

Here is a prayer you can use to receive Jesus Christ as your personal Lord & Savior. It is a suggested prayer – the key is that you are speaking from your heart.
“Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me turn away from sin going forward. I believe that your Son, Jesus Christ, died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus into my heart and I confess him as my personal Lord and Savior. Thank You for sending your Holy Spirit to help me obey you, and to do your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

Congratulations! And welcome to God’s family!

Yes, I am already a follower of Jesus:

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12 Core Biblical Truths (The Bible in 60 Minutes)

“The Bible in 60 Minutes”

Foundations of Faith: 12 Core Biblical Truths That Transform Lives

Truth 1: God’s Word

Truth 2: God Exists

Truth 3: Original Sin

Truth 4: God Became Human

Truth 5: The Atonement for Sin

Truth 6: Justification Through Faith

Truth 7: Sanctification (Living the Transformed Life)

Truth 8: Jesus’ Bodily Resurrection

Truth 9: The Trinity

Truth 10: God’s Kingdom

Truth 11: The Church

Truth 12: The Second Coming

The $1 Million Dollar Question:

The $1 Million Dollar Myth:

Yes, today I am deciding to follow Jesus:

Yes, I am already a follower of Jesus:

I still have questions: