Thursday, May 24, 2012

Repent Is Not a Four Letter Word

No matter the person, no matter the sin, God calls us to repentance.  Much debate is had within the church and outside the walls of the church regarding what constitutes sinful behavior and then how do we treat and dialogue in a world where truth is relative and sin is a four word.  We must first understand and know God's word which defines what missing the mark is and fully understand and be able to communicate the Gospel which tells of Christ and his work on the cross that saves the repentant one from the eternal consequences of their sin.  


In the book of Acts we see Paul lovingly, unashamedly, no matter the cost live a repentant life and call with the Gospel both friendly and hostile audiences to repentance. "Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, but declared first to those in Damascus , then in Jerusalem and throughout all the region of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds in keeping with their repentance." Acts 26:19-20  "So he went in and out among them at Jerusalem, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord. And he spoke and disputed against the Hellenist. But they were seeking to kill him." Acts 9:28-29


And the result of Acts 9:28-29 in vs 31


"So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied"




I encourage you to boldly and lovingly stand firm on the word of God sharing the Gospel with all kinds of sinners, in which I am one.

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