If I Could Tell You Something About Jesus

I’d tell you . . .

1. Jesus LOVES You!!!
   1. John 15:12-13
   2. Romans 5:6-8
   3. Galatians 2:20
2. Jesus never SINNED
   1. John 1:29; Isaiah 53:9
   2. 1 Peter 2:21-22
   3. 2 Corinthians 5:21
3. Jesus DIED for YOU
   1. Isaiah 53:4-11
   2. 1 John 2:1-2
4. Jesus is RISEN from the dead
   1. Matthew 28:5-6 (cf Mark 16:6)
   2. Luke 24:45-48
   3. There is no other plausible explanation for the empty tomb.
   4. 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 – this is the heart of the GOSPEL
   5. If there is no resurrection, there is no good news!
5. When I meet Jesus, I must make a DECISION
   1. Matthew 4:19-20; 9:9 – the DISCIPLES
   2. Matthew 19:21-22 – the rich young ruler
   3. Matthew 27:19-26 – PILATE
   4. Acts 9:6 – SAUL of Tarsus
6. I cannot accept Jesus and reject his DOCTRINE
   1. John 12:48 – we reject Jesus when we reject his WORDS
   2. Luke 10:16 – We must HEAR those who teach the words of Jesus
7. I cannot accept Jesus and reject his CHURCH
   1. Acts 8:3 – Saul made havoc of the CHURCH
   2. Acts 9:3-5 – Why are you persecuting ME?
8. If I reject Jesus, I reject my ONLY hope to be SAVED.
   1. John 14:6 – Jesus is THE way
   2. Acts 4:12 – there no other saving NAME / AUTHORITY
   3. 1 John 5:11-12 – eternal life is in the SON
   4. Hebrews 12:25 – do not reject him who speaks from HEAVEN