Essential Elements
God Created Us
"God created mankind in his image; in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." (Gen 1:27)
Through Our Sin, We Have Been Separated Form God
"all have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God." (Rom 3:23)
Incarnation: God Becomes a Man
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” (Jn 3:16)
Jesus’ Passion, Death, and Resurrection
“Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures; that he was buried; that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures” (1 Cor 15:3-4)
Invitation to New Life through Repentance and Baptism
"Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38)
What is the Kerygma?