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If you grew up attending church, you no doubt heard a sermon about the Gospel. More than likely, you have attended discipleship classes that taught about the Gospel and how you can share it with others. If you didn’t grow up in church, you might be curious: What in the world is the Gospel?

I remember sitting in church as a young girl, hearing our pastor talk about the Gospel and wondering what exactly that meant. The Gospel, simply put, means “the Good News.” But, not just any good news, the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our God in heaven loves us so much that He sent His only Son to this earth to live as a human. Jesus walked the earth and experienced all the trials and temptations we, as humans, face – yet He never sinned. He lived a perfect and blameless life so that He could become the perfect sacrifice for all of humanity. It all boils down to a straightforward statement: Jesus came to die so that you and I could live.

Contrary to the belief of some, the Gospel isn’t a decision passed down from your family or made by your spouse. Your mother cannot pray it for you, and the fact that your grandfather was a deacon or an elder doesn’t gain you access either. Accepting the truth of the Gospel is a decision you must make and act upon yourself.

If you have never accepted Jesus as your Savior, I encourage you to stop and pray right now. Ask Jesus to forgive your sins and redeem you as His son or daughter. He wants to come in and heal your brokenness, forgive your sinfulness, and restore your relationship with Him. Will you submit yourself to Him today?

Pray: Jesus, I want a relationship with you. I repent of my sin and humbly surrender my life to you.