The “ 3 P’s “ of the Gospel

The Problem (SIN)

Romans 3:23 (NASB) states, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God;” This means we have missed the mark of perfect righteousness that is required to have a relationship with God.  We can never be good enough (Isaiah 64:6)

THE PENALTY (Spiritual Death)

Romans 5:12 (NASB) states, “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death spread through sin and so death spread among all men, because all sinned.”  This means that when Adam sinned through disobedience to God, he developed a sin nature that is passed on to all of his offspring.  This makes all of mankind spiritually dead, separated from God in time and eternity to come.  Man is appointed once to die and then the judgment (Hebrews 9:27; 2 Corinthians 5:10)

THE PROVISION (Jesus Christ)

Romans 5:8 (NASB) states, “But God demonstrates His love toward us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.   (John 3:16; Acts 4:12; 16:31)  This means we are saved by grace “if” we accept the precious and righteous gift of God’s Son, Jesus Christ (John 14:6; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; 2 Peter 3:9).