When considering the lost

“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (Luke 19:10 KJV)

The human condition: All have sinned and come short of God’s glory and and are lost

“When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned.” (Rom. 5.12 ESV)

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (Rom. 3:23 KJV)

“All of us like sheep have gone astray, Each of us has turned to his own way...” (Isa. 53:6 NASB)

Sin brought death, but Jesus is the answer 

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Rom. 6:23 NIV)

“I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins.” (John 8:24 ESV)

Therefore…

“…Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved..." (Acts 16:31NIV)

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Rom. 10:9 NIV)

“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God…” (John 1:12 ESV)

“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.” (1 John 5.13 NIV)

 Quote:

“The purpose of the Bible is simply to proclaim God’s plan to save His children. It asserts that man is lost and needs to be saved. And it communicates the message that Jesus is the God in the flesh sent to save His children.” - Max Lucado