Title: Repent Now (11)
Author: Stephen Whitney
Text: Daniel 4:19-27
On a Sunday morning in 1818 Andrew Jackson traveled from his home to downtown Nashville to attend church. The famous circuit-riding preacher, Peter Cartwright, was to speak that day.
The pastor had invited Cartwright with misgivings because the evangelist was unpredictable. Interest was high and it seemed as if everyone in Nashville had come to church that Sunday to see the eccentric Cartwright speak. His text was Luke 9:25 What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?
He had just read his text and had paused for the words to sink in when the famous General Jackson, who was known for his fiery temper and his deadly duels, entered the church and slowly walked down the aisle. Every seat was taken and he stood for a moment, leaning against a pillar.
Peter Cartwright felt a tug at the tail of his coat. "General Jackson has come in!" the Nashville pastor whispered excitedly. The whisper was heard by most of the people in church. Cartwright's jaw tightened and he gave the minister a look of scorn.
"Who is General Jackson?" shouted Cartwright. "If he doesn't repent and get his soul converted," he continued, saying in effect,
"God will dam his soul to hell as quick as an unconverted pagan."
Everyone must repent of their sins to be forgiven by God.
It doesn't matter who you are: whether you are a prominent person or an insignificant person, whether you are rich or you are poor.
Romans 3:23 All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
Repentance is not an emotion. It is not feeling sorry for your sins.
It is understanding that you are guilty of breaking God's law and therefore you deserve to be punished for them.
John Trapp - "Repentance with man is the changing of his will;
repentance with God is the willing of a change.
Amendment of life is the best repentance."
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Author: Stephen Whitney
Text: Daniel 4:19-27
On a Sunday morning in 1818 Andrew Jackson traveled from his home to downtown Nashville to attend church. The famous circuit-riding preacher, Peter Cartwright, was to speak that day.
The pastor had invited Cartwright with misgivings because the evangelist was unpredictable. Interest was high and it seemed as if everyone in Nashville had come to church that Sunday to see the eccentric Cartwright speak. His text was Luke 9:25 What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?
He had just read his text and had paused for the words to sink in when the famous General Jackson, who was known for his fiery temper and his deadly duels, entered the church and slowly walked down the aisle. Every seat was taken and he stood for a moment, leaning against a pillar.
Peter Cartwright felt a tug at the tail of his coat. "General Jackson has come in!" the Nashville pastor whispered excitedly. The whisper was heard by most of the people in church. Cartwright's jaw tightened and he gave the minister a look of scorn.
"Who is General Jackson?" shouted Cartwright. "If he doesn't repent and get his soul converted," he continued, saying in effect,
"God will dam his soul to hell as quick as an unconverted pagan."
Everyone must repent of their sins to be forgiven by God.
It doesn't matter who you are: whether you are a prominent person or an insignificant person, whether you are rich or you are poor.
Romans 3:23 All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
Repentance is not an emotion. It is not feeling sorry for your sins.
It is understanding that you are guilty of breaking God's law and therefore you deserve to be punished for them.
John Trapp - "Repentance with man is the changing of his will;
repentance with God is the willing of a change.
Amendment of life is the best repentance."
TROUBLING INTEPRE ...
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