Repentance And Service

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Repentance and service are intertwined themes that resonate throughout Scripture, revealing the transformative power of a heart turned toward God. In Acts 3:19, Peter calls the people to 'repent and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out,' emphasizing that true repentance is not merely a feeling of remorse but a decisive turn towards a life of obedience and service. This change of heart is exemplified in the calling of the first disciples, as seen in Matthew 4:19, where Jesus invites Simon Peter and Andrew to 'Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.' Their immediate response illustrates the essence of repentance—leaving behind old ways to embrace a new purpose in service to God and others. Furthermore, in Romans 12:1, Paul urges believers to present their bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is their spiritual worship. This act of service is a natural outflow of genuine repentance, reflecting a life transformed by grace. Ultimately, as believers engage in acts of service, they fulfill the command of Jesus in Matthew 5:16 to let their light shine before others, glorifying the Father in heaven. Thus, repentance and service are not just individual experiences but communal expressions of faith, rooted in the call to follow Christ.

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C.I. Scofield preaches on the significance of the Gospel of the kingdom, emphasizing the call to repentance and the offer of the kingdom by Jesus. He delves into the lesson of service, highlighting the importance of being directed by the Word of God in our work. The sermon explores the natural human

Acts 3:19

“Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,”

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Matthew 4:19

““Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.””

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Romans 12:1

“Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.”

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Matthew 5:16

“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

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1 Peter 2:5

“you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”

Romans 6:13

“Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness.”

Hebrews 13:15

“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”

Romans 6:19

“I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. Just as you used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity and to escalating wickedness, so now offer them in slavery to righteousness leading to holiness.”

1 Peter 2:12

“Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.”