1. God’s Plan

   ·  He created you! You are unique & special!
            Genesis 1:26
            Jeremiah 1:5

   ·  He designed you to live in relationship with Him.
            John 17:26

   ·  He designed you to live under His direction.
            Jeremiah 29:11

2. Our rebellion against that plan

   ·  Revealed in our actions
            Romans 3:23
            Genesis 2:16-17

   ·  Results in eternal separation from God
            Isaiah 59:1-2

3. God’s Action

   ·  His Love
            John 3:16

   ·  His Cost - The Cross
            I Corinthians 15:3-4, 2:1-2, 1:23
            Colossians 1:21, 2:13-14
            Hebrews 9:26-28
            I Peter 2:22-24

   ·  The resurrection - He is alive and here!
            Romans 1:4

4. Our Response

   ·  Confession
            I John 1:9
   ·  Repentance
            Acts 2:38
   ·  Acceptance – Surrender
            Romans 10:9-10

5. Our Cost

   ·  It will cost you control of your life. 

      (Real surrender means you give up!)
            Matthew 16:24-25
   ·  Deny self
            Luke 14:25-33