In order for Jehovah Gods light to have room to
enter into the unbeliever and or errant Christian, his or her soul must be convicted of their sin against
God (Rom. 6:23). Where do we begin?
· One must have an open ear and mind to seek, talk or listen on matters about God. (Rom. 10:14-17)
· One must have an open ear and mind to seek, talk or listen on matters about God. (Rom. 10:14-17)
How, then, can they call
on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of
whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to
them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How
beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
But not all the
Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our
message?” Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message
is heard through the word about Christ.
· One’s secrets of their heart must be laid bare. (1 Cor. 14:24-25)
· One’s secrets of their heart must be laid bare. (1 Cor. 14:24-25)
But if an unbeliever or
an inquirer comes in while everyone is prophesying, they are convicted of sin
and are brought under judgment by all, as the secrets of their hearts are laid
bare. So they will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, “God is really among
you!”
· The guilt of how they have treated others must be exposed. (Psalm 69:5)
· The guilt of how they have treated others must be exposed. (Psalm 69:5)
You, God, know my folly;
my guilt is not hidden from you.
· God must call the individual through the words of the Gospel. (1 Cor. 7:20-24)
· God must call the individual through the words of the Gospel. (1 Cor. 7:20-24)
Each person should
remain in the situation they were in when God called them. Were you a slave
when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you—although if you can gain your
freedom, do so. For the one who was a slave when called to faith in the Lord is
the Lord’s freed person; similarly, the one who was free when called is
Christ’s slave. You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of human
beings. Brothers and sisters, each person, as responsible to God, should remain
in the situation they were in when God called them.
· One must recognize Gods mercy and judgment. (Rom. 2:2-3, 9:18)
· One must recognize Gods mercy and judgment. (Rom. 2:2-3, 9:18)
Now we
know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. So
when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things,
do you think you will escape God’s judgment?
Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden.
· One must not rebel against the Gospel with unbelief. (Rom. 4:20-21, 11:20-21, Heb.3:18-19)
Yet he
did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was
strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God
had power to do what he had promised.
Granted.
But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be
arrogant, but tremble. For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will
not spare you either.
And to
whom did God swear that they would never enter his rest if not to those who
disobeyed? So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their
unbelief.
· One must in faith kneel before the cross of Christ and obey the Gospel. (Jn. 14:23, 2 Thess. 1:8)
· One must in faith kneel before the cross of Christ and obey the Gospel. (Jn. 14:23, 2 Thess. 1:8)
Jesus
replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them,
and we will come to them and make our home with them.
He will
punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
Once the unbeliever responds in obedient faith to the Gospel, he or she will then be gifted the Holy Spirit and
a measure of faith (Rom. 12:3) from God as He wills. One is then sealed in the
Spirit (Eph. 4:30) with the many blessings of Gods light to begin walking in a
new life (2 Cor. 5:17), born again (Jn. 3:3).
How is one to properly obey the gospel? Not with a sinners prayer. Click image.
May all who seek Jehovah God be open to Him in every way to righteousness.
How is one to properly obey the gospel? Not with a sinners prayer. Click image.
May all who seek Jehovah God be open to Him in every way to righteousness.