What does it mean to be a Christian? Set aside the noise of the world and understand that Christian means "follower of Christ." Who is Christ? More than 2,000 vears ago, the Creator of the universe made a wav for humanity to receive foraiveness. Scripture teaches that the cost of sin is death, and under the old covenant, atonement required the sheddinc of innocent blood. That sounds harsh. and it is. But within God's design, justice and mercy meet through sacrifice From the beginning, humanity was divided between those who followed God and those who followed rebellion. In surrounding pagan cultures, even child sacrifice to falsegods like Moloch and Baal took place- somethina God condemned Instead, God established a system where a lamb was offered for sin. This was never the final solution, but a foreshadowing Then God made a way once and for all He sent His Son, Yeshua (Jesus), born of a virgin through the Holy Spirit, from the tribe of Judah. Fully God and fully man, He lived a perfect, sinless life and became the "Lamb of God" who takes away sin. He was crucified, and Scripture records that darkness fell and the earth shook. Three days later, He rose, defeating death. After 40 davs, He ascended into Heaven, where He reigns and will return. What does this mean for you?Salvation is now a gift. We are given a choice: confess our sin, acknowledge our need for a Savior, and surrender our lives to Him. When we do, we are filled with the Holy Spirit and begin a transformed life That path leads to eternity with God- without pain or suffering. Rejecting it means separation from Him, resulting in eternity of suffering. Following Yeshua is not easy. We are not made perfect overnight, but over time we are changed and healed This life is only a moment in eternity. Our souls are eternal, and the choice we make now matters s itworth it? Absolutely. There is nothina we surrender to God thatwas truly good for us Where do you want to spend eternity?