ScriptureSpeaks^TM believes the following:

1) God loves us and wants us to be close to Him

"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him" (1 John 4:16, NIV).

"Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Rom 8:39, NIV).

2) All of us have failed to glorify God as we should

"All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).

3) All of us are subject to God's just condemnation

"The wages of sin is death..." (Romans 6:23).

4) God sent his only son Jesus to provide eternal life and reconcile us with God

"Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners..." (1 Timothy 1:15)

5) Repent and trust Jesus Christ and you will reap the benefits purchased by the death of Christ

"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out" (Acts 3:19).

"Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved" (Acts 16:31).

What should you do?

a. Turn from the deceitful promises of sin.

b. Call upon Jesus to save you from the guilt and punishment and bondage. "All who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved" (Romans 10:13).

c. Begin reading the Bible to find his precious and very great promises, which can set you free (2 Peter 1:3-4).

d. Find a Bible-believing church and begin to worship and grow together with other people who treasure Christ above all things (Philippians 3:7).

The best news in the world is that there is no necessary conflict between our happiness and God's holiness. God loves you and wants to be close to you!