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That is truly sweet news because without saving faith in Jesus our sin against God makes our relationship to Him far from right. Did you know we are born enemies of God (Rom 5:10, Col 1:21) and that we break His Law by lying, stealing, hating, lusting, being selfish, etc? We deserve God's righteous anger (Romans 1-3, John 3:36) and punishment in Hell (Rev 21:8). Martin Luther and other Reformers confronted the false idea that somehow we can earn our way back into a right relationship with God. The Bible teaches that no amount of money, good deeds or even punishing ourselves can turn away God's wrath and satisfy His just demand for our punishment (Eph 2:8-9). Only Jesus—God who became man in time and space—is able to make us right with God. He lived a life perfectly pleasing to God then voluntarily shed His innocent blood and died on the cross, taking upon Himself the wrath and punishment we deserve for our sins (1 Pe 2:24). Three days later, He rose from the grave victorious over sin and death to forever reign as the sole object of saving faith. Celebrate this Reformation Day by crying out to Jesus Christ. Turn from your sin and have faith alone in Him so that you can be right with God. www.YouGotOurTract.com
