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• Many popular “gospel presentations” distill the gospel message down to three or four core principles. These simple summaries can be very helpful. But a richer way to understand the gospel is as a story—the true Story that speaks to our purest aspirations and deepest longings. This Great Story has four chapters.
• all human beings are sinners by nature and by choice (Ephesians 2:1−3).
• Sin is not primarily an action; it’s a disposition. It’s our soul’s aversion to God.
• Sin brings two drastic consequences into our lives. First, sin enslaves us (Romans 6:17−18).
• Second, sin brings condemnation. We’re not just enslaved by our sin; we’re guilty because of it.