The Simplicity of the Gospel
Man
Man was created in the image and likeness of God to be in continual fellowship with his Creator and was deemed good. However, when man rebelled and sinned against God, this fellowship was lost and so was man. Every man is a sinner in need of a Savior and only when this man puts his trust in Jesus Christ as his Savior is he redeemed and in good fellowship..
Scripture References:Genesis 1:26, Genesis 3, Romans 3:23, John 3:16, Galatians 3:13, Romans 5:10
Salvation
God desires all men to be saved. Salvation starts with the decision to receive the grace of God by faith with full trust in our heart and the confession of our mouth. This confession is Jesus Christ died for our sins, rose from the dead and is now seated on the right hand of the Father as our Lord. Salvation of the entire man continues with the process of Sanctification.
Scripture References: 1 Timothy 2:4, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:16, Romans 10:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 8:34, Titus 3:5, Hebrews 12:14
Eternity: Heaven & Hell
God has placed eternity in the heart of man, however, because of sin: man was given once to live, die and then face judgment. Every man will live for an eternity in one of two places. Those who have put their trust in Jesus Christ and His finished work at the cross will receive Heaven. Those who do not trust will be forever condemned to Hell.
Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Hebrews 9:27, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9
Apostles Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.