Last week we talked about our starting point and the difference our view of the world will be when it starts with God the Creator, so let us find out or for some review the Word of God and find out more as to how, why and what of being “Right with God is about.” 1. We learn from our own experience read Romans 5: 1-5 Because we are made “right” by faith - with God we have the following: Peace with God- knowing right from wrong through His Word. Access to God’s grace- help given to man by God Joy in the hope of sharing God’s glory – our destiny is to be in heaven with Him for eternity. God’s love poured out into our hearts - the Holy Spirit guides us into all truth. 2. We learn this because of what Christ has done for us – showing us God’s great love.  While we were: Weak: Christ died for the ungodly v6 Sinners: Christ died for us v8 Enemies: we were reconciled by His death v 10 (reconciled = to cause to be friendly or harmonious again – establish harmony, in this case us

God wants: Every Son and Daughter of His to know Him through reading their Bibles and actioning what they learn (live what they learn) He wants to set us free from bondage - religious, money, material (things) and hurtful bondage In Jesus Christ we are SET FREE His people to have unity but not uniformity His people to go into the world and teach what they have learnt (Bible) and tell others and if they believe Baptize them (Matt. 28:19-20) His people to help others in need (1 Cor. 16:2) Enjoy life and what we have including money but don't let things like money take us away from Him For people to believe in the One (Jesus Christ) He (God) has sent (John6:29) Everyone to know His gift to Mankind - Salvation To Know His Grace To trust Him For His people to tell Others

Job 20:25 says, "I know that my Redeemer lives..." Watching the TV and seeing the devasting pictures coming from Japan shows us that in today's fast paced world of technology we can see events unfold. Here in Australia there are many people whose lives are still affected by the recent natural disasters in our region.  We ask that you take a moment to stand with us in prayer for those affected in Australia and New Zealand and Japan and areas of conflict around the world.  Flood affected families across the Eastern States of Australia  TC Yasi affected areas in FNQ  Fire and Cyclone affected areas in WA  Earthquake affected areas in New Zealand Those affected by the continuing earthquakes and Tsunami devasation in Japan. Those in the Pacific region also affected by the Tsunami. Egypt & Libiya and the Middle East. Please also pray for Israel. There are many areas across the world that our brothers and sisters in the Lord are living in and experiencing perse