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   Arguments about creation do not save anyone. Scripture never assigns   
   saving power to winning debates, exposing inconsistencies, or persuading   
   people that design implies a Designer. God uses creation to render man   
   accountable (Romans 1:18-33), not to regenerate the heart (Romans 10:17;   
   1 Corinthians 15:1-4). The saving work of God operates through a   
   different means altogether.   
      
   The apostles understood this clearly. When Paul addressed unbelievers,   
   he did not linger on introductory points. In Athens, he briefly   
   acknowledged God as Creator, then immediately pressed toward repentance,   
   judgment, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts 17:24–31, ESV).   
   Creation functioned as a starting line, not the finish. Paul refused to   
   confuse awareness of God with reconciliation to God.   
      
   Scripture identifies only one message as God’s power unto salvation.   
   “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for   
   salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16, ESV). No argument   
   about origins carries that power. No critique of evolution produces new   
   life. “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of   
   Christ” (Romans 10:17, ESV).   
      
   The gospel itself remains precise and non-negotiable. Paul reminded   
   believers of the message by which they were saved. “That Christ died for   
   our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he   
   was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures” (1   
   Corinthians 15:3–4, ESV). Salvation rests entirely on Christ’s   
   substitutionary death and bodily resurrection. God forgives sinners on   
   that basis alone.   
      
   This exposes the central problem with the message promoted by “Jehovah’s   
   Witnesses.” They may speak at length about creation, morality, prophecy,   
   or a coming kingdom. Yet they do not proclaim the gospel Christ and the   
   apostles preached. They do not declare Christ’s finished atoning work as   
   the sole ground of justification. They replace the saving message with   
   instruction, warning, and reform.   
      
   Scripture draws a sharp line here. A message may contain true statements   
   and still fail to save. Israel possessed the oracles of God, yet many   
   stumbled because they pursued righteousness as though it came by works   
   rather than by faith (Romans 9:31–32, ESV). Truth about God does not   
   substitute for faith in Christ.   
      
   God’s true disciples proclaim Christ crucified and risen. They announce   
   forgiveness of sins through Him. They call sinners to change their mind   
   and trust in what Christ accomplished. Anything less leaves people   
   informed but unforgiven, aware but unredeemed.   
      
   Creation points upward (Psalm 19:1; Romans 1:20). The gospel brings   
   sinners home (Luke 15:7; 1 Timothy 1:15).   
      
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   Have you heard the good news Christ died for our sins (†), and God   
   raised Him from the dead?   
      
   That Christ died for our sins shows we're sinners who deserve the death   
   penalty. That God raised Him from the dead shows Christ's death   
   satisfied God's righteous demands against our sin (Romans 3:25; 1 John   
   2:1-2). This means God can now remain just, while forgiving you of your   
   sins, and saving you from eternal damnation.   
      
   On the basis of Christ's death and resurrection for our sins, call on   
   the name of the Lord to save you: "For 'everyone who calls on the name   
   of the Lord will be saved'" (Romans 10:13, ESV).   
      
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