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  NOW THEN DO IT
  by Theodore Epp
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of making Christ the king
of our lives and progressing in our spiritual journey.

Topics: "Christ's Kingship", "Spiritual Progress"
Scripture References: 2 Samuel 3:1, 2 Samuel 3:18, Psalm 47:7-8, Matthew 28:18, John 18:37, Romans 10:9, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Colossians 1:13-14, Hebrews 6:1, Revelation 19:16

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Theodore Epp emphasizes the importance of making Christ the king of our
lives, drawing parallels between David's anointing and Christ's role as
the anointed one. He highlights how David's patience and waiting on the
Lord led to his eventual crowning, and encourages believers to take
action by fully accepting Christ's kingship. Epp points out that while
Christ's redemptive work is complete, the Holy Spirit's work in us is
ongoing, urging us to progress in our faith. The call to 'Now then do
it' serves as a reminder to actively choose to follow Christ and deepen
our relationship with Him.

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CONTENT
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2 Samuel 3:1,7-18

David's waiting on the Lord indeed paid off. At the end of seven and a
half years, God began to arrange events so that David was finally
crowned king of all Israel. Abner, who was general of the armies of
Israel, had put Ish-bosheth on the throne of Saul to reign over 11
tribes. However, when Ish-bosheth quarreled with him concerning one of
Saul's concubines, Abner retaliated by scheming to turn the kingdom over
to David.

A very practical admonition comes from a statement made by Abner that we
can apply to our own hearts. Abner went to the people of Israel and said
that they had sought for David in the past to be their king, and he
added, "Now then do it" (2 Sam. 3:18).

Make Christ king in your life. He is God's appointed King as David was
appointed and then anointed for the kingship of Israel. Remember, the
name "Christ" means the "anointed of God," and as such He has been
appointed and anointed to be king in our lives. So make Him king today.

The work of redemption that Christ did for us is a finished work. The
work of the Holy Spirit, on the other hand, which is forming Christ in
us, is progressive. Have we ever progressed beyond Calvary?

"Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go
on unto perfection" (Heb. 6:1).

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/theodore-epp/now-then-do-it/
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