What is our only hope?
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Context: Where does this fit in the Big Picture of God's Glory?
Context: Where does this fit in the Big Picture of God's Glory?
It fits where the people of God stand in front of the lost world, calling out for salvation.
Overview: What's going on here?
Overview: What's going on here?
They saw the Apostles and Witnesses as brothers, as kinfolk
New Testament V: Acts The Gentleness of Peter
Do you see what a great thing gentleness is, how it stings our hearts more than vehemence?
However different we are, we must still be loving
However weird we are, love must still shine through.
2. They also clearly grasped the difference!
3. The call to repentance
4. Salvation from corruption
5. For all who the Lord calls—and all who call upon Him!
Reflection: Why does this matter?
Reflection: Why does this matter?
WITHOUT REPENTANCE, WE ARE NOT GOING TO FOLLOW JESUS
Repentance is NEVER just about attitude.
It ALWAYS REQUIRES a change in behavior.
Expectations: What do we do about it?
Expectations: What do we do about it?
Initial repentance: recognizing Christ as Lord, turning from sins to salvation
Ongoing repentance: as we walk closer with Jesus
Baptism: the first step of obedience
Baptism: the public joining of the community of Christ
Being Added: connection, community, be saved from corrupt world by being part of the family of God
Salvation
Believers
Church