Some people, when they hear God's good news simply described, object to it for that very reason. "There must be more to it," they say. "That's too simple."

We have to understand two things here. First we must understand the difference between a thing that is simple to understand and something that is simple to enjoy.

For example, do you understand all about light? Even the scientists don't understand light! They still can't decide whether it is a particle or a wave. But do you have to understand it to enjoy it? No. Just turn on the light.

Do you have to understand all about digestion to enjoy a good meal or understand electricity so you can use it? Thankfully, no.

So it is with the good news from God. It is very complex to understand. You will see that if you look at the book of Romans, for example. But to make it available to everyone, God made the good news as simple as drinking water or eating food to enjoy (see Psalm 34:8).

The second thing we should understand is the difference between "simple" and "easy". The way of salvation is simple to grasp but it is not easy to obey. Because to obey the good news we must first agree with the bad news.