From Meaning in Life to Salvation

• The God of the Bible offers a life full of meaning.
• God & His works of creation & revelation are the basis of life's meaning.
• The Christian faith answers the questions of life category by category.
• Evidences supporting Christianity range from abstract to concrete.
• Figure: "A Spectrum of Evidences Supporting Christianity."
• As we desert God & His ways, however, suffering results (Jer 2:5).
• Figure: "Broken People in a Broken World."
• Figure: "Broken Symmetries in a Broken World."
• Personal guilt contributes to the brokenness found in the framework of meaning.
• Figure: "Contributions to Polarization."
• The erosion of mankind is a result of our broken relationship with God.
• Figure: "The Seven Questions of Life & the Fall."
• A renewed relationship with God is pivotal to restoring life's meaning.
• God's works of creation & revelation lead us to His work of salvation.
• Figure: "The Underpinnings of Salvation."

• While its underpinnings are extensive, salvation is quite simple.
• In essence, God desires a relationship with each of us.
• Humanity has tried to reach God through good living, religion and philosophy.
• But God has come to humanity.
• Figure:  "God Touches His World."
• Figure: "Four Essentials of Salvation."
• Its simplicity makes Christianity unique among other religions & philosophies.
• Figure: "The Simplicity of Christianity."

• While there is more to the Christian worldview, this is a pivotal junction.
• God gives meaning to all of life & offers each of us a new start on it.
• What are you going to do about Jesus?