This week as I progress through a series on repentance, we are looking at the ways in which many of us share the gospel. Many like to keep it soft, telling people about God's love and grace, and yet not telling folks that what is needed when we lead them to salvation in Jesus is a repentant heart.
The Bible tells us this:
For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. 2 Cor. 7:10
Many have been led to Jesus but not discipled into a life of full devotion. Many people sitting in churches today think they are ok but have never truly repented of their sin and become born again.
With so much darkness and deception in the world today, it is super important that we tell people the truth about how to turn from their sin and receive Jesus as Lord. In addition to leading them to salvation, we must make sure they have a way of getting discipled. If they do not get taught about the things of God, they will not stick with the commitment they originally made.
Let this be a wake up call to all of us that we need to lead a repentant lifestyle before the Lord, being quick to repent of our sins, and then being faithful to preach the truth about heaven and hell, and how people need Jesus to save them so they can go to heaven.
Let this be an encouragement to you. May it help you remember to preach the real gospel, not a soft, candy-coated, watered-down version of how to get saved.
Last month, this blog reached well over 1300 people all over the world! God is sending His Word out to the nations! He is amazing. Be blessed and filled my dear friend and pass this message along to others.
We love you so much!
Love and blessings! Denny & Hanny Stearns
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