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Ownership& Kingship

Gospel Grid Illustration ExplainedSin shrinks God

& exalts Man

Because of God’s Justice,He must punish sin

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God’s hatredof sin

Separationfrom Him

Love Justice

Trust Turn

Penalty Perfection

God has restored Hisoriginal design through

the cross of Christ

God’s Love is shown in the cross

God’s Justice is shown in

the cross

Jesus takes the penaltywe deserve for our sin

Man must respond in trust (Faith) &turn away from their sin &

to Christ as Lord (Repentance).

Jesus gives us His perfect record

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The Character of God & The Purpose of Man

What is God Like?Existence & Attributes: God as Creator, Owner, King- This is represented in the top image

- The “G” represents God (Notice that it is uppercase)

- The crown represents God’s Ownership & Kingship

- The “L” represents God’s Love & the “J” represents God’s Justice.

Question to ask:- Does God exist? If so, what is He like?

Answer: God does exist & 2 of His defining attributes are His Love & His Justice.

Key Verse:- Jeremiah 9:23-24 (Love & Justice)

- Isaiah 40:28 (Creator & Owner)

What is God’s Purpose for Man?Purpose of Man: To Reflect & Glorify God- This is represented in the bottom image

- The arrows represent our reflection of God’s character & glorification of Him.

- The “M” represents Man.

Question to ask:- What do you think is your purpose on earth?

Answer: Our purpose is to reflect & glorify God

Key Verse:- 1 Corinthians 10:31- Isaiah 43:7, 21

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The Problem of Sin & How it Relates to GodAre You Fulfilling Your Purpose?Problem of Sin- This is represented in the shrinking of the “g” and the placement of the crown on the “M.”

Question to ask:- Do you think you are fulfilling your purpose?

Answer: We have all failed at fulfilling our purpose; this is what sin is.

Key Verse:- Romans 3:10-12, 23

{How Does God Feel About Our Sin?God’s Hatred of Sin- This is represented by the large “X” separating God from Man.

Question to ask:- How do you think God feels about your sin?

Answer: Because of His Holiness, He hates sin & it separates us from Him.

Key Verse:- Psalm 5:4-6- Isaiah 59:21

{What is God Going to do About My Sin?Justice of God- This is represented by the large “X” on top of the “M.”

Question to ask:- What is God going to do about your sin?

Answer: Because of God’s Justice, He must punish sin.

Key Verse:- Romans 2:8

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Person & Work of Christ & Our ResponseHow will you escape God’s justice?Person & Work of Christ- This is represented by the “L,” “J,” & both of the “P’s.” - The “L” again stands for God’s Love & the “J” for God’s Justice. These two attributes of God have perfectly met, & have each been upheld in the cross of Christ. - The “P” on the left stands Jesus taking the Penalty that we deserved for our sin, while the “P” on the right stands for us receiving Christ’s Perfection through the cross.- This image shows that God has restored His original design through Christ.

Question to ask:- How will you escape from God’s Justice & Wrath?

Answer: Christ has absorbed the penalty we deserved for our sin, & has now

given us His perfect record.

Key Verse:- 2 Cor. 5:21

{How Does Someone Receive Christ?Man’s Response- This is represented by the two “T’s” on both sides of the “M.” - The “T” on the left stands for Trust while the “T” on the right stands for Turn.

Question to ask:- Will you trust Christ as Savior & Lord?

Answer: We must respond by trusting Christ & turning from our sin to follow Him.

Key Verse:- Mark 1:15; Acts 20:21

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