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Written by Pastor Scott
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Sunday, 22 April 2012 14:36 |
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2 Corinthians 5:18 says, "Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation." This is what sets Christianity apart from all other religions of the world. So many picture God as an angry deity who must be appeased. We have done something against Him, and there must be some sacrifice I must give, some penance I must do, some work I must accomplish. The message of the Gospel is that God has done it all. He is not some indifferent deity who stands aloof, but One who came, lived in righteousness, and gave His life as the perfect substitute for our sins. God reconciled us to Himself through Christ. This is such good news that He has given us the dignity of taking this message of reconciliation to those who need to be forgiven of their sins. There is no higher calling, no greater task to undertake, and God has given us the privilege of taking this message. The question is: are we taking this message to anyone? Have we even identified individuals that we pray that God may give us opportunity to preach the love of Christ? Let's be heartfelt doers of the Word and not hearers only.
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2013