Students' Christian Society · University of Kelaniya
YOU ARELOVED.
Discover the good news about Jesus through four truths. Bring your questions. You are welcome here.
Explore THE FOURIt begins with love
God loves me.
Known completely. Loved unconditionally.
God knows you personally and loves you without conditions. His love is not a reward for achievement or a life you have managed to hold together. He wants to be close to you.
He desires your good and invites you into a full life with him: a relationship with meaning, hope, and a future that reaches beyond death.
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John 3:16
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
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1 John 4:16
16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.
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A love that comes first
The Christian story begins with who God is. Before we do anything to win his attention, he loves us. We were made to know him and to live in that love.
This does not promise a life without difficulty. It offers the presence of God, a restored purpose, and the hope of life with him beyond death.
An honest look at the distance
I live apart from God.
We go our own way. A relationship is broken.
We do not naturally put our trust in God. We turn away from him and choose our own way. The Bible calls this sin, and it is part of every human life.
Sin separates us from God and the life he desires for us. Without reconciliation, that separation lasts forever. Our own effort cannot restore this broken relationship.
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Romans 3:23
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
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Romans 6:23
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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What does sin mean?
Sin is more than a list of mistakes. It is our distrust of God and our decision to live independently of him. It shapes what we do and damages our relationship with him and with others.
Recognising this distance is an invitation to honesty. The Christian message does not leave us here: God himself acts to bring us back.
God makes the way
Jesus gave everything for me.
He took our place. Death did not have the final word.
Jesus Christ, God's Son, came to bring us back to God. On the cross he took our place and bore the consequences of our sin. He gave his life for us.
Jesus died and rose from the dead. Through his death and resurrection, he overcame the separation between us and God, making a restored relationship possible.
He died for us.
On the cross, Jesus bore the consequences of our sin in our place.
He rose again.
Jesus rose from the dead, opening the way to life with God.
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1 Peter 3:18
18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.
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1 Corinthians 15:3–4
3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,
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The cross and the empty tomb
At the heart of Christian faith is what Jesus has done for us. We cannot bridge the distance ourselves; he gives himself to reconcile us to God.
His resurrection is essential to this good news. Jesus is alive. The invitation to know God rests on his finished work, rather than on our ability to earn our way back.
An invitation for you
Will I choose to follow Jesus?
A gift to receive. A person to trust.
Through Jesus, God offers us forgiveness and a restored relationship with him. This is a gift. We receive it through faith: accepting what Jesus has done for us and trusting him with our lives.
Following Jesus is a personal response to his love. You can turn to him, speak honestly to him, and begin to live with him. Would you like to take that step?
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John 1:12
12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—
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Ephesians 2:8–9
8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
9 not by works, so that no one can boast.
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What might a response look like?
You can speak to God in your own words: acknowledge your need for him, thank Jesus for his death and resurrection, and ask him to help you trust and follow him. No special formula earns this gift.
Questions are welcome as you explore. Reading the Bible, prayer, and talking with other Christians can help you understand more. Connecting with SCS is an invitation to conversation and community; it is separate from your personal response to Jesus.
Bring your questions
Find hope in Jesus.
Questions about God, suffering or your next step? Discover the good news of Jesus and how you can begin a relationship with him. Start with a quick answer, then explore further.
What is the gospel?
The gospel is the good news that God has made a way for you to know him through Jesus. Our sin separates us from God, but Jesus died for our sins and rose again. Forgiveness and new life are his gift, received by turning to him and trusting him. You are invited to receive Jesus as your Saviour and follow him as Lord.
Where is God in a world of evil and suffering?
God has not abandoned a broken world. In Jesus, he entered our suffering, faced injustice and gave his life for us. We do not have an explanation for every tragedy, but the cross shows his love and the resurrection gives hope that evil will not have the final word. You can bring your grief and questions to him.
Why does God allow bad things to happen?
We cannot know why God permits every painful event. Human wrongdoing and a broken creation cause real suffering, yet God can bring good even from what harms us. As we trust Jesus, trials can deepen perseverance, compassion and faith. This does not make evil good or mean every hardship is punishment. Ask God for strength and seek help when you need it.
How can I know God personally?
God invites you to know his love, trust his character and share your life with him. Jesus died for our sins and rose again to bring us back to God. Through faith, receive him as your Saviour and Lord. You grow in this relationship by reading the Bible, speaking honestly with God in prayer and following Jesus in everyday life.
Is the Bible reliable?
Yes. We trust the Bible as God’s Word, revealing who he is and leading us to Jesus. Ancient manuscripts help scholars examine how its text was passed down, while historical and archaeological evidence supports many of its people, places and settings. Each passage needs to be understood in its context and literary style. You are welcome to examine the evidence, ask difficult questions and begin by reading a Gospel.
How can I begin a relationship with God?
You can begin by turning to Jesus and trusting what he has done for you. Tell him honestly that you need forgiveness, receive him as your Saviour and ask him to lead your life. This is a response of faith, not a formula or something you earn. Begin reading the Gospels, speak to him in prayer and connect with people who will help you follow him.
Faith. Fellowship. Friendship.
Faith isn't meant to be lived alone.
We are the Students' Christian Society at the University of Kelaniya. We welcome students to explore faith, grow in Christ, and find friendship through fellowship, discussion, and worship. Whether you are Christian or still exploring Christianity, you are welcome to bring your questions.
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Bring your questions. Discover the Christian message and what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life.
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