People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin." Sin separates us from God and causes many problems in our life.

• Genesis 1:27
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Isaiah 53:6

• Romans 3:23
• 
Isaiah 59:1-2

• Psalm 139:13-16

• Colossians 2:13-15

We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.

• Romans 6:23

• Ephesians 2:8-9

• John 14:6

• Romans 5:1, 5:8, 10:9-10