Good News for Every Woman
The Bible says that God loves you, more than you can imagine.
Not because He has to but because He wants to. Even though . . .
- He knows your innermost thoughts.
- He’s seen your failures.
- He’s aware of your attitudes.
Would you like to know more about His love?
God’s Tender Care
God’s tender care for you isn’t based on how you perform, how you look, or how you compare. He views you as His precious creation, and He wants a relationship with you.
The LORD is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and great in faithful love.
The LORD is good to everyone. —The Bible 1
The story of His amazing, abundant love is called “the gospel”—which means “good news.” And it begins with recognizing that we have sinned and that we need Him.
Made for More
The first woman, Eve, stood next to her husband, Adam, the first man—in a perfect garden God made. The first couple was created by God to honor and represent Him. In many ways, they were like Him—set apart for something special. They were designed to have a wonderful relationship with Him and with each other forever.
Now, you carry forward this purpose, and the “image of God” is a part of who you are.
The Problem with Us
Adam and Eve fell into selfish temptation and, sadly, evil was introduced into our world. A whole cascade of consequences resulted, including sin, sorrow, and death.
The truth is, every one of us has sinned against God and gone our own way. Think about your own life for a minute. Are your choices and decisions guided by what would please or honor God? Or are they controlled by your own sense of what is good or bad, right or wrong? Do you follow God’s direction for your life, or are you setting your own direction, led by your own wisdom or what you think will ultimately please you?
Today, all of us face these things, and all of us (even the ones who seem good on the outside) still have corruption lurking within: selfishness, lies, hate, lust, greed, pride, anger, and shame. The Bible says “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”2
The Promise of Help
God loves you too much to leave you in a lost and hopeless condition.
Even though each person who sins deserves to be separated from Him and face the same death as Adam and Eve (yes, evil is that serious to God), His love provided the way for us to be forgiven and brought near to Him.
The Bible explains:
“The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”3
It is obvious that we can’t solve our problems, cleanse our own hearts, or pay the price of our own sins. We need forgiveness, we need a fresh start, we need salvation.
And that’s why God sent Jesus:
“For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”4
“God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”5
Here’s the Gospel Truth for You
Jesus died for your sins.
He paid your price. He took your penalty.
Jesus rose again from the dead.
He gives new life now and eternal life forever to everyone who trusts Him.
Because of Jesus You Can Experience:
Freedom
Imagine being completely forgiven and no longer defined by your past. You can find forgiveness from sin and a new identity in Jesus.
The Bible tells us that anyone who is in Christ becomes “a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!”6
Fullness
Your soul was created for fellowship with God. In Jesus, you can enjoy a family relationship with God and with all who follow Him!
You can discover, “the truth is in Jesus, [and] to take off your former way of life, the old self that is corrupted by deceitful desires, to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, the one created according to God’s likeness in righteousness and purity of the truth.”7
Fruitfulness
Your life can be defined by new purpose that honors and brings glory to God as you love Him and let Him lead you forward from here.
Forever
Your new life can start today and continue for all eternity. The Bible looks ahead with this prophecy of heaven: “The Lamb [Jesus] who is at the center of the throne will shepherd them; he will guide them to springs of the waters of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”8
Ready to Begin a New and Everlasting Life with Jesus?
When He started announcing the gospel, the Lord said:
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near.
Repent and believe the good news!”10
In other words,
Turn to God and trust in God.
That invitation now comes to you.
Turn
From your sins
From your own way
From your old paths
Trust Jesus
With your soul
With your story
With your salvation
You Start a New Life the Day You Start Following Jesus!
Of course, there is SO MUCH MORE to learn about Him—about what He taught, about how He lived, and why He had to die, and how He rose from the dead. The Bible is full of exciting things to discover all about Him.
Every journey begins with a first step. You can talk to God right now: to the One who already sees you, who already values you, and who already loves you.
Pause and thank Him for this good news of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Confess to Him that you are a sinner in need of His mercy, and ask Him to forgive your sins.
Ask Him to help you start trusting Him instead of yourself and to help you experience the life of freedom Jesus talked about.
Sample Prayer
Dear God, thank You for this good news, and thank You for loving me. I’m amazed that Jesus died, defeated death, rose again, and is alive today.
I know that I am a sinner, and I need Your mercy. Please forgive me for my sins.
Help me to trust You instead of myself and to show me how to follow You in obedience, one day at a time, so that I can know You more, love You more, and live in the freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness that You have called me to.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Did You Take a Step of Faith Just Now?
If today you've turned to Jesus and put your trust in Him, wonderful! We’d love to send you some encouragement and free tools to help you begin. And, one of our team members will pray for you by name and answer any questions you have about your next steps.
As a Jesus-follower, here’s one more encouragement for you!
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity.” 9
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Bible Verses
- Psalm 145:8–9
- Romans 3:23
- Romans 6:23
- John 3:16
- Romans 5:8
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Ephesians 4:21-24
- Revelation 7:17
- 2 Peter 3:18
All Scripture quotations have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible, Copyright 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible and CSB are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.