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Easter is a great time to share the Gospel

1 Cor 15:1-415 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,

1. Christ Died for our sins
2. He was Buried, acknowledge and confirmed as dead
3. Raised on the third day

• God's love and grace: The gospel message begins with the idea that God loves humanity and desires a relationship with us. This love is not based on our merit or good works, but is freely given to us as a gift of grace.

• Human sin and brokenness: The gospel message acknowledges that humanity is broken and separated from God due to sin. This sin has created a barrier between us and God, and has caused us to suffer and struggle in our lives.

• Jesus Christ as Savior: The gospel message proclaims that Jesus Christ came to earth as the Son of God, lived a sinless life, and died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins. His death and resurrection made it possible for us to be reconciled to God and to receive eternal life.

• Repentance and faith: The gospel message calls for us to repent of our sins and turn towards God in faith. This involves confessing our sins, asking for forgiveness, and committing our lives to following Jesus.

• New life in Christ: The gospel message promises a new life in Christ, one that is characterized by love, joy, peace, and purpose. This new life is made possible through the Holy Spirit, who empowers us to live out our faith and to grow in our relationship with God.

Key elements of the gospel message:

"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

"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" - Romans 3:23

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 6:23

"Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." - John 14:6

"But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him." - Acts 2:24

"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord" - Acts 3:19

"If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." - Romans 10:9

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." - Galatians 5:22-23

These elements of the gospel message are central to Christianity and are expressed in different ways throughout the Bible. They offer hope, comfort, and transformation to those who receive them and believe in them.