The good news
Whether you are hearing about Jesus Christ for the first time, have known his name since childhood, or have questions you have not yet found answers to, this page is for you. Here we simply share what the Bible says about Jesus, and why we believe that meeting him changes lives.
The beginning
Jesus Christ was a real person who lived in the land of Palestine around two thousand years ago. He taught people about the kingdom of God, healed the sick, drew near to the outcast and the suffering, and spoke with an authority that amazed those who heard him.
Yet the Gospel presents him as more than a wise teacher or a good prophet. It declares that God himself, in his love, came close to us in the person of Jesus. The Gospel calls him “the Word”: God making himself known to us in a way we can see and understand.
The Word became flesh and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the only born Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14
When we look at Jesus, we see God as he truly is: holy and just, and at the same time merciful, near and loving.
Our need
All of us sense, in one way or another, that something is not right. We know what is good yet do not always do it; we hurt others and are hurt by them; and we carry guilt and burdens we do not know how to put down.
The Bible calls this “sin”: living apart from God and his will. It is not a problem for some people and not for others; it is the condition of every human being. Sin separates us from God, the source of life, and we cannot cross that distance by our own efforts alone.
For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God.
Romans 3:23
The good news is that God has not left us in this state. Instead, he came himself to look for us.
The cross and the resurrection
At the heart of the gospel are two events: the death of Jesus on the cross, and his resurrection from the dead on the third day.
On the cross, Jesus bore our sins and willingly died in our place. His death was not a defeat but a revelation of God’s love and justice together: a justice that does not overlook evil, and a love that bears its punishment for us.
The story did not end at the tomb. God raised Jesus from the dead, and many people saw him alive. His resurrection is the assurance that death does not have the last word, and that forgiveness and new life are open to everyone who believes in him.
But God commends his own love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8
Salvation, then, is not a wage we earn by our deeds, but a gift we receive by faith. That is what makes it a real hope for every person, whatever their past.
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.
Ephesians 2:8
A personal invitation
Jesus invites us to come to him just as we are. Responding to him begins with repentance and faith, and then the journey of a new life begins.
Honestly admitting to God that you have done wrong, and wanting to turn back to him and leave your old way behind. Repentance is not only feeling guilty; it is a change of direction.
Trusting Jesus Christ, believing that he died for you and rose from the dead, and handing your life over to him as Lord and Saviour. Faith is not just something we know about; it is a personal trust we live out.
Whoever follows Christ begins a journey: getting to know God through the Bible and prayer, growing alongside other believers in the fellowship of the church, and declaring their faith through baptism, as Christ commanded. And you do not have to make this journey alone. Find out more about joining the church.
Come to me, all you who labour and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
Prayer
Prayer is an honest conversation with God, and it needs no special words or particular place. These words are not a magic formula, for God looks at the heart. But they may help if you would like to express what you feel inside:
God, thank you that you love me and know me. I confess to you that I have done wrong and that I need your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ died for me and rose from the dead. I ask you to forgive me, to give me new life, and to lead me to know you and follow you all the days of my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
If you have prayed this prayer from your heart, or are seriously thinking about it, we would be glad to hear from you. We would love to rejoice with you and help you with your first steps, with no pressure at all.
And if you are not ready yet, that is fine. God is patient, and your questions are welcome.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9
Seekers’ questions
Questions are a natural part of searching for the truth. Here are some short answers, and we would be glad to talk them through with you in more depth.
We believe in one God, who has no partner. When the Bible calls Jesus “the Son of God”, it never means a physical sonship, or that God has a wife, or that there is a second god alongside him. We reject that idea too.
What it means is that Jesus is the eternal Word, who was with God from the beginning and is one with him in essence, and who then became human to make God known to us. The word “Son” expresses a oneness of nature and an eternal relationship, not a physical birth, and not a created being.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1
We know this is a deep question that needs calm conversation, and we would be glad to explain it to you as we read the texts together.
That is an important and fair question. The Bible has a great many ancient manuscripts, studied by scholars from a wide range of backgrounds, and its text has come down to us through the centuries with great care.
Above all, though, we invite you to read it for yourself with an open mind. Start with John’s Gospel, ask God to show you the truth, and get to know Jesus as this Gospel presents him.
No. That is exactly the heart of the gospel: God does not wait for us to put ourselves right first. Jesus said he came for the sick, not the healthy, and for sinners, not for those who think themselves righteous. Come as you are, and it is God who will change you.
Faith in Christ does not ask you to turn your back on your family, your language or your culture. Christ calls us to put him first in our lives, and at the same time he tells us to love and honour our families. You can live out your faith in your own language and at the heart of your own culture.
We know this path can be hard for some people because of their circumstances. If that is true for you, talk to us quietly. We treat what you share with care and discretion, and we will not pressure you.
Yes, and we are glad that it is. Whether your relationship with Christ is alive today, or you feel it has become more of a habit than an encounter, the gospel invites all of us to a renewed, personal trust in Jesus. We are not asking you to give up your heritage, but inviting you to get to know him better through his word.
No. We do not want anyone to make a decision under pressure. True faith is a free decision that comes from the heart and from conviction. You can read, ask and think things over, visit us and listen, and take all the time you need.
Yes. You can message us on WhatsApp and ask whatever you like. We treat your message with care and discretion, and we do not share it with anyone unless someone’s safety is at risk, as our safeguarding policy explains. Remember, too, that the conversation stays saved on your phone.
You can also read our privacy policy to find out how we handle your data.
Your next step
Whatever stage you are at, there is a simple step you can take today.
Do you have a question, want to understand more, or have you prayed and would like to tell someone? Message us on WhatsApp; we would be glad to talk with you.
John’s Gospel was written to introduce us to Jesus. Read one chapter each day and ask yourself: what does this say about Jesus? And what does it mean for me?
We meet every week at All Nations Hub, Liverpool. You will find the day, time and how to get there on our visit page. Come as you are, listen and ask questions. You are welcome.
But these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.
John 20:31
