REPENTANCE (2 OF 7)
by Jerry Watts
Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11, Luke 13:1-5
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Repentance (2 of 7)
Series: Authentic Christianity
Jerry Watts
Ezekiel 33:11; Luke 13:1-5
Authentic Christianity! What comes to your mind when you hear that phrase? This week I prayed and thought about this question because I want to understand what it is that people think and believe is 'Christianity that is authentic.' I don't think I figured it out and, in all likelihood, didn't do it justice.
For some, the answer to this query is seen in attendance, giving, service, leading, or in being nice to everyone. Certainly most of these will find their place in the life of an authentic Christian, but is this truly all it means to be authentic in our Christian walk?
Does it simply mean that we walk an aisle, get baptized, and take our place on a pew 30 times or so during the year? (By the way without any extra services, this church body holds over 140 services each year, do really think this is why Jesus died?) I don't
The very reason which, I believe, the Lord has led me to this series of messages.
Let me remind you of the first step toward Authentic Christianity, it is in followship. This means we respond to the very simple call from Jesus to ''Follow Me.'' Last week we noted, He calls us to follow Him in Salvation, Sanctification, and in Service.
Today consider the second needed step toward authenticity: it is that of repentance. For most people, this is an ugly word, considered out of date. In fact, most people would rather the preacher not broach this subject because of its impact.
Vance Havner is well known quoting Joseph Parker saying, ''The man whose little sermon is 'repent' sets himself against his age, and will for the time being be battered mercilessly by the age whose moral tone he challenges. There is but one end for such a man -- 'off with his head!' You had better not try to preach repentance until you have pledged your head to heaven.'' There is no more needed message for today than this. People do not drift toward holiness and r ...
Series: Authentic Christianity
Jerry Watts
Ezekiel 33:11; Luke 13:1-5
Authentic Christianity! What comes to your mind when you hear that phrase? This week I prayed and thought about this question because I want to understand what it is that people think and believe is 'Christianity that is authentic.' I don't think I figured it out and, in all likelihood, didn't do it justice.
For some, the answer to this query is seen in attendance, giving, service, leading, or in being nice to everyone. Certainly most of these will find their place in the life of an authentic Christian, but is this truly all it means to be authentic in our Christian walk?
Does it simply mean that we walk an aisle, get baptized, and take our place on a pew 30 times or so during the year? (By the way without any extra services, this church body holds over 140 services each year, do really think this is why Jesus died?) I don't
The very reason which, I believe, the Lord has led me to this series of messages.
Let me remind you of the first step toward Authentic Christianity, it is in followship. This means we respond to the very simple call from Jesus to ''Follow Me.'' Last week we noted, He calls us to follow Him in Salvation, Sanctification, and in Service.
Today consider the second needed step toward authenticity: it is that of repentance. For most people, this is an ugly word, considered out of date. In fact, most people would rather the preacher not broach this subject because of its impact.
Vance Havner is well known quoting Joseph Parker saying, ''The man whose little sermon is 'repent' sets himself against his age, and will for the time being be battered mercilessly by the age whose moral tone he challenges. There is but one end for such a man -- 'off with his head!' You had better not try to preach repentance until you have pledged your head to heaven.'' There is no more needed message for today than this. People do not drift toward holiness and r ...
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