Did you know that the first word in the Gospel message is not Jesus loves you or God can change your life. The first word is repent.
"From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand." Mat. 4:17
I know that we must adjust our message to our audience. But no matter how we adapt, it still must convey the idea of repent and turn from your sins.
The big word in the end times is deceive. The big danger of the end times is to not be deceived. The big struggle is not drugs or booze or sex. It is being deceived to disobey God. Just like Adam and Eve.
"And Jesus answered and said to them: take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, saying, I am the Christ, and will deceive many." Mat. 24:4-5
We never out grow our need for Jesus, for the Bible, for our local church, and pastoral care. My prayer is that the spirit of truth will guide us all into truth.
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