God created a world that was good — full of peace, purpose, and perfect relationship with Him. This is the life you were meant to live.
Genesis 1:31 (NIV) — "God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day."
Sin is simply disobeying God. You live in a broken world of pain, guilt, and emptiness. You try to escape through relationships, success, money, or pleasure, but those things always lead you right back to brokenness.
Proverbs 14:12 (NIV) — "There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death."
Jesus came, lived a perfect life, died on the cross for your sin, was buried, and rose again. Through Him you can be rescued from brokenness and restored to God's design. He is the only way out.
John 14:6 (NIV) — "Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”"
To follow Jesus, you turn from your old way of life (repent) and trust Him completely (believe). He forgives you and gives you new life.
Mark 1:15 (NIV) — "“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”"
Now you go back into the world to share this good news with others — making disciples who make disciples.
Matthew 28:19 (NIV) — "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
The Three Circles
God's design, broken by sin, restored through Jesus — then we believe, repent, and go.