"For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)
God's Provision:THE CROSS
"...Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures." (I Corinthians 15:3,4)
God's Gift: SALVATION
"...the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23b)
Man's Responsibility: FAITH
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8,9)
The Result: PEACE WITH GOD
"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." (Romans 5:1)
The Assurance: SEALED
"In whom [Christ] ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise..." (Ephesians 1:13)
