Alive

1 Corinthians 15:17-18; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Ephesians 2:4-9; Colossians 2:13-14; 1 Peter 1:3-9 The Bad News . . .  If Jesus is not alive, there is no reconciliation with God. (1 Corinthians 15:17) o In other words, sin wins.  If Jesus is not alive, there is no victory over death. (1 Corinthians 15:18) o In other words, death wins.  If Jesus is not alive, this life is empty and the future is hopeless. The Great News . . .  Because Jesus is alive, there is a way to be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:17-21) o Sin is defeated. o Forgiveness is offered.  Because Jesus is alive, there is a way to truly come alive. (Ephesians 2:4-9; Colossians 2:13-14) o Death isdefeated.  Because Jesus is alive, there is a living hope. (1 Peter 1:3-9) o We have a future. Coming Alive . . .  I must acknowledge that I am separated from God because of my sin.  I must turn from sin and turn to Jesus for the forgiveness of my sin.  I must surrender my life to Jesus by putting my faith completely in Him.