Jesus
'The beginning of the about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God'
good news
Mark 1:1
the best news
We all love hearing good news and there's something in us that makes us want to share that news when we hear it. The Christian message is that Jesus is not just good news but the best news we could ever hear - news for everyone! Here at Oakhall we're committed to sharing this good news with those around.
As you explore this good news, we hope you encounter a Jesus that: challenges our assumptions, blows our expectations and offers us more than we could possibly imagine!
love.
God's heart is one of power, purity, goodness and love...
'The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love
Psalm 103:8
divide.
But wrongness and guilt in our hearts separates us from Him.
'all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God'
Romans 3:23
rescue.
God came here in Jesus to deal with our sin by dying as a sacrifice; punished in our place.
'Christ died for the ungodly... while we were still sinners, Christ died for us'
Romans 5:6-8
revolution.
God calls us to turn around and to trust in Jesus' death for us. This is when the relationship we were created for begins...
'yet to all who received him [Jesus], to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God'
John 1:12
What next?
Explore good news...
Something Better' is a group where in an informal and relaxed way, you can find out more about the Christian faith. It lasts for 3 Monday evenings (7.30-9pm) and is a short introduction to the good news about Jesus that characterises life-filled Christianity. It’s run by ordinary local Christians and is completely free.
You don’t need to know anything about the bible, you can ask any question you like, or you can just sit and listen. Whoever you are, whatever you’re thinking, Something Better is a chance to explore the Christian good news for yourself.
