The Best News Ever?
It's impossible to keep up with the trends and expectations of the culture. They're always changing. You'll never know where you stand with people who are always shifting positions. But here's the good news. God does not change. You can know who He is and what He is like. There is safety and security in an eternal, unchanging God. You can trust Him.
Truth Number One
God knows who you are and loves you.
Did you know that God loves you? Take a moment to really think about that statement—God loves you. Regardless of your age, background, family, past failures or any other aspect of your life, He deeply cares about you and is personally aware of all that is going on in your life. In short, God has an incredible love for you and wants more than anything else to have a genuine, personal relationship with you that can last forever. John 3:16" For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son..."
Truth Number Two
Sin has separated you from God.
You have a problem; in fact, we all have it. We have broken God’s commands. The Bible calls this sin. In Romans 3:23, it specifically says “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Have you ever lied, stolen, or thought a wrong thought? Each of these actions break a command of God. Looking honestly into our own hearts reveals the truth – we have all committed sin. And sin has devastating consequences —eternal separation from God, which the Bible refers to as spiritual death. Isaiah 59:2 "But your iniquities (sins) have separated between you and your God..."
Truth Number Three
Good works cannot earn you a home in heaven with God.
No amount of morality or good deeds can bridge the gap to God. Most people think if they do enough good things in their life it will eventually earn them a home in heaven with God. But the Bible says in Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."
Truth Number Four
Jesus Christ is the only way to know God.
Jesus Christ is just as much God as God the Father is, yet He came to earth and lived a human life. Jesus faced all the trials and temptations that we face but never sinned. He voluntarily died on the cross, having done nothing wrong, there He finished His greatest work. He paid for your sin. Then three days later, He would rise from the dead, proving to all that He truly was God. Romans 5:8 "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
Truth Number Five
You must place your faith & trust in Jesus Christ.
God wants to have a relationship with you through His Son, Jesus Christ. He wants to take your sinful heart and transform it permanently. Today, will you choose to believe in Christ? Right now you can pray and ask God to forgive you of your sin. All you need to do is put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ believing He alone can save you. Romans 10:13 “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Illuminate Student Ministries
For students in 6th -12th grade
Sunday Morning Life Group
506 B Aukerman St. Eaton, OH 45320
Dive into the Word of God on Sunday Mornings at 9:15am with Illuminate! Students meet for Breakfast and Bible Study each week at Bruce Elementary.
Wednesday Night Thrive
802 East Ave. Eaton, OH 45320
Have questions? Looking for a place to belong? Join us on Wednesdays at 6:30pm for Bible Answers, Snacks, Encouragement, Friends, & Games!
Monthly Activities
Each month Illuminate host's exciting activities and takes students on trips to do things like roller skate, bowl, laser tag, snow tube, & more!
Click HERE to see upcoming events!