‘The Humility Of Christ So Benefits Us.’
a) Galatians 3:13. Christ was made a curse for us so we are Redeemed from the curse of the Law of God.
b) 2 Corinthians 5:21. God has made Christ to be sin for us. He knew no sin. So that we might be made the Righteousness of God in Christ.
c) Philippians 2:7-8. Christ:-
1- Made Himself of no reputation.
2- Took upon Himself the form of a Servant.
3- Was made in the likeness of men.
4- In His human form humbled Himself in obedience to God.
5- Obeyed God even by going to the death of the Cross.
(Through this QT I am so thankful to God: The Humility Of Christ So Benefits Me)
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‘The Message Of The Cross Changes Lives.’
Acts 2:36-41.
a) Acts 2:36. Everyone needs to know that Jesus Who was Crucified is the One that God has made Lord and Christ.
b) Acts 2:37. The people were deeply convicted when they heard this Message and they asked the Apostles what they should do.
c) Acts 2:38. Peter told the people what to do:-
1- Repent.
2- Be Baptised.
3- Have assurance of forgiveness of sins.
4- Receive the Holy Spirit.
d) Acts 2:39. This Promise of the Holy Spirit is for every True Believer.
e) Acts 2:40. Peter, with many words, urged the hearers to respond to this Message.
f) Acts 2:41. Around three thousand people that day Believed the Message and were Baptised.
(Through this Second one I am convinced that The Message Of The Cross Changes Lives)
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Chris.
Sometimes people are offended by the word ‘repent’. This is one of Satan’s ploys to prevent them from receiving Jesus. Many years ago I was taught the phrase: “No repentance – no Salvation” and I still hold to that opinion today. Using “sugar coated” methods to bring people to Christ does not produce people who have a desire to be Disciples of Jesus. Church should Preach the Gospel and let God be free to do what He wants to do after that.
