A Biblical Jesus who...

... was born as God Almighty in the flesh (John 1:1-14)

... loves us enough to speak the truth (John 4:1-38)

... Points us toward eternal treasure (Matthew 6:19 - 21)

... Warns of sin, judgment and hell (Matthew 5:29)

... Commands repentance of sins (Matthew 4:17)

... gives you salvation, hope peace and joy (John 14 and John 15)

or a modern Jesus who ...

... was a good man and teacher

... waters down words to avoid offense

... promises Earthly treasure

... sends all to heaven, dismisses hell

... minimizes need for repentance of sins

... gives you health, wealth and happiness

As Lutherans, we believe in God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. We have been purchased with the blood of Jesus Christ, adopted as children into God's kingdom.

What difference does Jesus make?

Salvation is only through Him (Acts 4:12; John 14:6)

What does Jesus do?

He lived, died and rose from the dead to pay my debt of sin so i could live here in time and there (heaven) in eternity.

(John 1:29; Hebrews 2:14-15, 17; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:13; 1 Peter 2:24; 2 Timothy 1:10; 1 Peter 1:3)

Why should I believe in Jesus? or ... what's it in for me?

- Peace (John 14:1,27; 16:33)

- Forgiveness (Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:14; Hebrews 9:22)

- Hope (Titus 1:1-3; Hebrews 6:13-20; 11:1; Job 13:15; 19:25-27)

- Eternal Life (John 11:25 - 26; 1 Corinthians 15:54-57)

- His Presence with me now (Matthew 28:18-20; John 14:26; Psalms 46: 121:23)

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