Hello Everyone.
I Was Reading John 10 9 and found that Jesus says He is the Gate/Door.
Does that mean that Jesus Himself is the Entrance Unto His Kingdom?
I’m trying to Develop a Simple and Easy way to Express the Gospel and some feedback on this whole Gate thing would help.
Peace and Blessings Jay
Yes
834m3r, that is exactly what it means. Jesus is the only way that mankind may be saved.
I have something that you might be able to use, or at work off of it.
1. All have sinned.
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
2. We have no righteousness within ourselves.
Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
3. Unforgiven sin leads to death.
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
4. God provides a way for us, through His Son Jesus Christ, to have our sins forgiven, and have everlasting life. (Salvation)
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
5. Jesus will provide forgiveness, and salvation, if we receive Him into our lives.
Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
6. When Jesus enters our lives, He cleanses us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
7. Once we are cleansed, we are, in Christ, new creatures.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
How do we get there? If we are truly repentant, here is a simple prayer asking for forgiveness.
Jesus, I know that I am not where I should be with You. I repent of my sins, and ask You to come into my life; and to cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Thank You Jesus. Amen.
Do with this what you will. I hope it helps.
Keep walking everybody.
May God bless,
Taz