A Message of Hope
Imagine that you’re driving along and you pass a church with a marquee that reads: “If you think it’s hot today, wait until you get to hell.” Now imagine passing a church with a marquee that reads: “No matter what you’ve done, God can forgive you.” One is a message of condemnation, while the other is a message of hope. Nonbelievers desperately need a message of hope. God’s grace in Christ is so great that He not only offers to free us from condemnation but to let there be no separation between God and man. The moment you receive Jesus Christ, you start a new life. The ultimate goal is that you may be conformed to the image of Christ. That doesn’t mean that you'll never face obstacles, dilemmas or problems. What that means is that you'll never have to face them alone, because Christ will be with you every step of the way, guiding you and giving you the strength and courage to face whatever comes your way. There’s no better message of hope than that.
