The Truth About Sin

One Saviour. One Gospel. An Invitation to All.

The Bible does not divide humanity into one group that needs salvation and another that does not. Romans 3:10 declares that none is righteous. Romans 3:23 teaches that all have sinned.

Sin is not simply whatever a particular society happens to disapprove of. Scripture presents sin as disobedience to God, rebellion against His authority and a failure to live according to His righteousness. The biblical call to repentance is therefore universal. It reaches the religious and the irreligious, the wealthy and the poor, the respectable and the rejected.

No person can claim righteousness merely because their conduct is socially accepted. Nor can anyone claim to be without sin simply because they attend church or profess religious beliefs. Jesus warned against the hypocrisy of those who condemned others while refusing to examine their own lives (Matthew 7:1-5). The truth about sin must first bring us to humility before God.

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." - Romans 6:23 (KJV)

The Gospel announces that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners (1 Timothy 1:15). Through His death and resurrection, forgiveness and reconciliation with God are proclaimed to all who believe.

Salvation is not earned by belonging to the right social group, identifying with a movement of acceptance, having a particular personal history, achieving a certain standard of outward respectability, or belonging to a church that not based on Scripture. It is God's gift of grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9).

The call to repentance is part of that Gospel. It is a call addressed to all people, inviting us to turn towards God and place our lives under His authority. It's not about about "finding a spiritual home" where we can live our lives as we please, where the Word of God is twisted to suit a narrative, where the pastor - the shepherd - is leading the flock astray, or where the overall church denomination "affirms" anything, everything and anyone. It's about returning to the One and Only Truth, Jesus Christ, and His message of salvation, becoming a new creation through the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 5:17) after repenting our sins, asking forgiveness and starting a new life in Christ. 

Jesus Christ - The Only Saviour

Forgiveness Is Not Found in Human Approval, or Human Affirmation

The Gospel does not end with the condemnation of sin. Its central announcement is that Jesus Christ came to save sinners. He lived, taught, called people to repentance and gave His life upon the Cross. He rose again from the dead, and the apostles proclaimed forgiveness and salvation through His name.

Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." - John 14:6 (KJV)

The Christian message is not that we can make ourselves righteous through effort, religious activity or public declarations. Salvation is God's gift of grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). But the grace of God is not permission to disregard His Word.

Titus 2:11-12 connects saving grace with the call to reject ungodliness and live soberly, righteously and godly lives. The Gospel calls us to receive Christ as Saviour and to follow Him as Lord.

Repent and Believe the Gospel

The Call of Jesus Christ

When Jesus began His public ministry, He proclaimed:

"The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel." - Mark 1:15 (KJV)

Repentance is not a religious slogan. It means recognising our sin, turning towards God and submitting our lives to His authority. Jesus did not promise His followers a life without sacrifice.

In Luke 9:23, He spoke of denying oneself, taking up one's cross daily and following Him. The call to discipleship is serious because the Gospel concerns matters of eternal significance. No human being can earn salvation through outward conformity to a religious standard. Yet genuine faith is not indifferent to the will of God.

The New Testament calls believers to a life of obedience, holiness, love and spiritual growth. That call is for everyone.

The Rainbow and the Covenant of God

A Sign of Remembrance, Mercy and Divine Faithfulness

Long before the rainbow acquired its various modern cultural meanings, the annexation and modification by the LGBTQIA+ community, Scripture recorded its place in God's covenant with Noah.

Following the Flood, God declared that He had set His bow in the cloud as a sign of His covenant with the earth (Genesis 9:12-17). The rainbow belongs to God. It's about a covenant, about a promise, and only He has ownership and creatorship of that sign in the heavens.

The account speaks of judgement, preservation, mercy and the continuing faithfulness of God towards His creation.

We invite you to explore this biblical account, the significance of the covenant and the ways the rainbow has come to represent different things to different communities.

Discover the Covenant - Explore Genesis 6-9 and the biblical meaning of the rainbow.

What Does Scripture Teach About Sexuality?

Examining God's Word Rather Than Following Human Opinion

Questions concerning sexuality, relationships, marriage and identity are among the subjects addressed through our biblical studies. 

EXGAY holds the traditional Christian conviction that Scripture establishes marriage as a union between a man and a woman, and that sexual intimacy belongs within that covenant. This conviction is grounded in our understanding of Genesis 1-2, the teaching of Jesus concerning marriage and the apostolic writings. We believe these passages should be read carefully, in their original contexts and in relation to the whole counsel of Scripture.

We do not regard cultural acceptance, personal preference or changes in civil legislation as sufficient reasons to abandon what it understands Scripture to teach. We also reject false claims that a baby is "assigned" a gender at birth - God is the Creator, He determines whether that baby will be a boy or a girl. Let's be clear, their are only two sexes defined in the Bible - male and female.

At the same time, the biblical command to love our neighbours remains binding upon Christians. Disagreement over sexual ethics is not permission for cruelty, humiliation or self-righteousness. Especially not by so-called professionals who force their opinions or ideas on anyone, whether child, parent or others outside the family unit.

We invite visitors to examine the Scriptures themselves and consider the call of Christ to repentance and discipleship.

Don't Pretend to Have All the Answers

Perhaps you believe in God but struggle with what you have been taught about Christianity. Perhaps you are uncertain whether the Bible is trustworthy. You may have questions about salvation, prayer, relationships, sexual ethics or what it means to follow Jesus Christ.

You may also disagree with some of the beliefs expressed on this website. You are still welcome to ask. We believe that faith should be approached with sincerity and that difficult questions deserve thoughtful, respectful responses.

No one should be pressured into making a profession of faith, sharing personal information or agreeing with a particular interpretation merely to be heard.

Our Commitment - Freely Received, Freely Given

 The Gospel is free. Jesus Christ has already paid the price.

 Making meaningful technology accessible to those serving the Gospel.

There is a simple conviction at the heart of Bible Resources: the message of salvation through Jesus Christ is not something that can be bought, sold or earned. It is the gift of God, made possible through the sacrifice of His Son. As Scripture reminds us, "freely ye have received, freely give" (Matthew 10:8).

That principle has shaped the purpose behind developing these applications.

Churches, ministries, missionary organisations and Christian outreach initiatives often operate with limited financial resources. Their priorities are understandably directed towards teaching Scripture, supporting congregations, helping those in need and carrying the Gospel into communities where it may not otherwise be heard.

Yet the technology required to support that work can become an additional financial burden. Software licences, recurring subscriptions and specialist applications can absorb funds that might otherwise be used directly in ministry.

We believe there should be another way.

Bible Resources is committed to making its designated Bible study, Scripture research and ministry applications available to qualifying Christian organisations without software licence fees.

These are not intended to be limited demonstrations, temporary trials or applications with essential functionality deliberately withheld. Our aim is to provide fully functional software that organisations can implement, use and benefit from in their everyday activities.

Whether a small congregation needs a structured Bible study environment, a teaching ministry wants to provide access to Scripture research, or a community outreach programme needs a practical way to manage donated resources, we want the technology to serve the work rather than become an obstacle to it.

We also recognise that developing and maintaining software requires time, knowledge, infrastructure and ongoing commitment. Hosting, installation, specialised development, training and technical support may therefore involve separate arrangements or costs.

Our commitment is to remove the software licence fee for qualifying ministry use, while remaining transparent about the practical resources needed to operate and maintain the applications. We do not believe that technology can replace faithful teaching, personal discipleship, prayer or the work of the Holy Spirit. But we do believe it can be a useful instrument in the hands of those who serve.

If the applications developed through Bible Resources can help even a small ministry reach further, teach more effectively or spend less time struggling with administrative systems, then they are serving the purpose for which they were created.

Scripture references: Matthew 10:8 | Ephesians 2:8-9 | Isaiah 55:1 | 1 Peter 4:10

An Invitation to Work Together

 Helping the Word reach further and helping those who serve do more.

 Technology Is a Tool. The Mission Is Greater.

There will always be more that can be built, improved, translated, connected and shared. No single application can meet every need, and no software can replace the calling, dedication and compassion of the people who serve in ministry.

But good tools can remove obstacles. They can save time, preserve knowledge, improve access to information and help people concentrate on the work that matters.

Whether you represent a church, Christian school, Bible study group, outreach ministry, charitable organisation or another Gospel-centred initiative, we invite you to explore the applications and consider how they might serve your work.

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