But the message of the cross is far less about “Don’t sin” and much more about “Come, walk with God.” The gospel message is that through the work of Christ our sins are forgiven. We are new creations, and we can step into a relationship with Almighty God. Jesus offers us an abundant life that is life to the full (John 10:10). Paul, in 1 Thessalonians 3:8, said, “Now we really live.”