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Why We Need Good News

Every day the world feels a little heavier — wars, loss, confusion, and endless bad news. It’s easy to become numb or cynical, wondering if anything good is left. That’s why the message of Jesus is so powerful. The word “Gospel” actually means “Good News.”

It’s not just good advice, or a spiritual self-help plan — it’s an announcement of hope. The Good News is that God has already done everything necessary for you to know Him and experience forgiveness.

What’s the News?

Here’s what it all comes down to:

God made you for relationship with Him. But humanity walked away. Sin separated us from His presence and from the purpose we were created for. But God’s love never stopped reaching out.

 

The Bible says that “God showed His love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Jesus willingly gave His life to pay the penalty for our sin so that we could be forgiven and made right with God again.

When He rose from the dead, He proved that death isn’t the end. He offers new life — real, eternal life — to everyone who believes.

What Makes It So Good?

The best part of this news is that it’s a gift.

You don’t have to earn it or prove yourself worthy of it. The Bible describes it like this: “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23).

 

That means no matter what your past looks like, God’s offer still stands. Through faith in Jesus, your record can be wiped clean, your heart renewed, and your purpose restored.

At Buckingham Baptist Church, we’ve seen that truth change lives — not because we’re perfect people, but because we’ve met a perfect Savior. And He can do the same for you.

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