Lifesavers
God’s 7 stories that could save your life
These seven key Biblical truths are the basics of what it means to be a Christian. They are why we are different from other religions and why being a Christian means so much. If you try these stories and have a question or comment, I hope you’ll email me at rtompkins@1churchnyc.com
Self-respect:
I’m important because God made
me. This is the story of creation and what it means to us.
Solidarity:
God sent Jesus to know our lives. This is the story of Christmas, why Jesus was
sent as a human. Only humans live on a Visited Planet
Hope:
God is building a good place for us to live Its the story of heaven and last
things and why dreams will come together for you.
Family:
God provides committed friends in the church
Its the story of the church and how everyone can experience family.
Vocation:
God has an important way to use my
life. Its the story of your calling and why everybody has important work.
Justice:
God wants life to be fair for everyone. Its a story with hope for the oppressed and
a warning to the comfortable.
Joy:
God forgives bad things through Jesus’ death and Resurrection. And then proves that
death can work backwards. We will live forever.