Why is the world the way it is? (filled with oppression, suffering, death and cruelty)
If God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and loving... would He really create a world like this?

What Kind of World Would You Create... If You Were God?

One without suffering
One in which man treated others with kindness and justice
One that is filled with love, cooperation and freedom

1.     Our Loving God Created a Perfect Paradise for Mankind! (God is the Creator)

Perfection "And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good." (Genesis 1:31).
No suffering, death or oppression - only freedom to live a wonderful life.
Since God created all things, He is the master of all. Perfection "And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good." (Genesis 1:31).
No suffering, death or oppression - only freedom to live a wonderful life.
Since God created all things, He is the master of all.

God allowed man to choose to live in obedience to Him or to live in rebellion against His rightful authority. God was not a harsh ruler, He gave only one simple rule...

2.      Man Demonstrated His Choice of Rebellion.

Wanting to live his own way, according to what he thought was right, man chose to disobey God. Man's choice resulted in the fall (sin). Simply stated, sin is disobedience to God. He is the Creator and should be obeyed. Even more important, God is Himself the standard of what is right. Sin causes spiritual separation from God and physical death. Separation occurred because God is perfect and pure. His purity cannot dwell with sinfulness and His justice cannot allow it to go unpunished.

As a result of sin, the natural world was also cursed and began to die. The ground became less fertile and food became scarce. Man had to work harder to harvest much less. Mankind would also realize the effect that sin has on human relationships, leading to cruelty, murder, lust and causing disharmony within the family.

Mankind continues to sin, living in rebellion against God, the Creator. This is why the world is filled with suffering today. Man must take responsibility for destroying the perfection of God's creation. Mankind continues to sin, living in rebellion against God, the Creator. This is why the world is filled with suffering today. Man must take responsibility for destroying the perfection of God's creation.

Because of our sinfulness, man cannot know and experience God's love and fellowship, no matter how hard he may try to reach God on his own through good deeds, religious rituals or philosophies. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 3:23).

3.       Because of God's Love for His Creation, Jesus Christ Died for Our Sins! 
         (God is the Redeemer)

Jesus came to explain the truth about God and to pay the price for man's rebellion.

2 Corinthians 5:21 says, " For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." In other words, Jesus died because of our sins, so that we wouldn't have to pay the penalty demanded by true justice - eternal death.

Jesus died for our sins, and was raised victorious over death. 1 Corinthians 15:22: "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive." and again, (verses 54-57) "Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 

Jesus Christ is the only way to have our sins forgiven and to have a relationship with God which results in eternal life. "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans. 5:8). Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6).

One Day, Christ Will Return and Create a New Heaven and Earth:
A new paradise for those who have believed in Him and been forgiven of their sins.

Ultimately, God will restore paradise. Again there will be no death, no suffering, no evil. Our experience in this world of hardship and travail will be but a brief moment in a wondrous eternity. 

We will spend eternity exploring God's new creation... How great that will be! Imagine having an eternity to discover the infinite creations of an all-knowing, all-powerful God! 

We will praise God while in heaven for His work as Creator and Redeemer. "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." (Revelation 4:11). 

You Can Have Your Sins Forgiven and Have a Wonderful Relationship with God, Creator and Redeemer!

Believe in Him, receive the forgiveness that He offers. "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:" (John 1:12).

Trust God for eternal life in heaven. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16).

Trust God for fulfillment in your present life. "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10). 

Ask Him to come into your heart today. "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." (Romans 10:9).

The Bible says: "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:" (Hebrews 9:27) Someday, each of us must stand face to face with the God of creation. What happens at that judgment depends upon the decisions you are making right now.

1.  Realize you are a sinner.

2.  Accept that as a sinner, you deserve hell.

3.  Know that Jesus Christ died for your sins, paying the penalty, so that you might be saved.

4.  Ask Him to come into your heart today.

(Example of prayer for accepting Christ's gift of salvation):
"God, I know that you are good and loving. You Created this wonderful world in perfection. Because of sin, it has been corrupted and awaits your renewing. I know that I am a sinner and deserve to go to hell. Thank you for dying in my place and forgiving my sins. Thank you for giving me new life, both on earth and in heaven. Please help me to be committed to you and live in a way that is pleasing to you. In Jesus name, Amen." 

If You Prayed this Prayer, You can be Assured that You have a New Relationship with Jesus Christ. You are no longer viewed by God as a sinner. "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10:13). God sees Christ's righteousness in you.

If You Prayed this Prayer, You can be Assured that You have a New Nature which results in a New Way of Living. "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (2 Corinthians 5:17). 

If You Prayed this Prayer, You can be Assured that You have a New Purpose in Life, which can be Accomplished through the Power of the Holy Spirit. "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." (Matthew 28:19,20).