24
Jul

What Keeps Us From Having a Relationship with God?

Romans 3:23

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God

Abundant Life

  • Psalm 23
  • Proverbs 19:23

Life Now                                                                    Life Forever

Life                                                                             Grace

Us                                                                               Man

God                                                                             God

Jesus                                                                          Christ

Faith                                                                          Faith

Response                                                                   Response

What prevents us from having a relationship with God?

  • Sin

The Bible’s concept – 1 John 3:4

  • Sin’s significance

Sin’s implications in our lives – sin versus sins

The consequences of ignoring God

Sin as rebellion against God, separation forever, death

Sin: broken relationship

What stops us from living life to the full?

  1. We ignore God in attitude
  2. We ignore God in action
  • Romans 3:23
  • Romans 3:10-12
  • Ezekiel 18:4

The good news of Jesus Christ:

  • Romans 6:23