A simplified message of Jesus

I often wonder how much complex theology we need to have faith. Could the Gospel message be summarised thus:

• Jesus lived to show us how to have a fulfilling life.
• Jesus died to show the sin of those not living that life.
• Jesus rose to show that he has conquered sin.
• Jesus ascended to give us hope for something better.

Once I was sat with a group of people and we were asked to summarise the Gospel in one sentence. I found the best one – from an older and more mature Christian – to be so simple:

• God loves you.

I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with theology, but perhaps we need to keep it in perspective.