Revival Through Repentance: Living as True Christians
Summary
In this sermon, I discussed the potential reasons for the current state of the American Church, suggesting that perhaps it is due to our failure to uphold biblical principles of marriage, family unity, and the sanctity of life. I also suggested that perhaps this is how revival begins, with the antichrists serving as a mirror for us to see our own shortcomings and repent. I emphasized the importance of confessing and truly living as Christians, not just in word but in action throughout the week. I also spoke about the importance of abiding in God through obedience, repentance, and reliance on Him. I stressed the need to walk as Jesus did, loving others and avoiding the darkness. I concluded by reminding everyone of the promise of Jesus' return and the importance of being prepared for that day.
Key Takeaways:
- The current state of the American Church may be due to our failure to uphold biblical principles and could potentially be a catalyst for revival [ [30:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf4KsNvrt7M&t=1837.98s])
- True confession involves not just words, but living as Christians throughout the week [ [32:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf4KsNvrt7M&t=1964.82s])
- We abide in God through obedience, repentance, and reliance on Him [ [37:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf4KsNvrt7M&t=2239.92s])
- We must be prepared for Jesus' return and live in a way that we can stand before Him without shame [ [38:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf4KsNvrt7M&t=2327.04s])
- We must recognize and not be deceived by the antichrists who belong to the darkness [ [39:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf4KsNvrt7M&t=2370.96s])
Study Guide
Bible Reading:
1. Exodus 20:13 - "You shall not murder" [23:52]
2. Romans 10:9 - "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." [32:44]
3. 1 John 2:19 - "They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us." [15:16]
Observation Questions:
1. What does Exodus 20:13 command us not to do and how does this relate to the actions of certain politicians mentioned?
2. How does Romans 10:9 define the act of confession and belief in Jesus Christ?
3. What does 1 John 2:19 say about those who separate themselves from the church?
Interpretation Questions:
1. How does the commandment "You shall not murder" apply to the issue of abortion?
2. What does it mean to confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead?
3. How does 1 John 2:19 help us understand the concept of true believers and those who are not truly part of the church?
Application Questions:
1. How can you actively oppose practices that go against the commandment "You shall not murder" in your community?
2. What is one way you can demonstrate your belief in Jesus Christ as Lord in your daily life?
3. Can you think of a situation where you saw someone separate themselves from the church? How did you respond and what could you have done differently?
4. How can you ensure that your actions align with your confession of faith in Jesus Christ?
5. How can you help others in your community understand the importance of remaining faithful to the teachings of the church?
Devotional
Day 1: The Consequences of Godlessness and Idolatry
The sermon emphasizes the potential consequences of godlessness and idolatry, particularly in the context of the American Church. It suggests that the Church may be suffering under certain leaders due to its failure to uphold biblical principles, such as those related to marriage, family unity, and the sanctity of life. This suffering is seen as a form of divine discipline, intended to drive us away from darkness and towards God's light ([30:37]).
Bible Passage: Hosea 8:7 - "For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. The standing grain has no heads; it shall yield no flour; if it were to yield, strangers would devour it."
Reflection: Reflect on the ways in which you may have contributed to godlessness or idolatry in your own life. How can you actively lean on Christ to overcome these tendencies?
Day 2: The Importance of Living as Christians
The sermon highlights the discrepancy between those who claim to be Christians and those who live as Christians. It emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with the teachings of Jesus, not just on Sundays, but throughout the week ([32:44]).
Bible Passage: James 1:22 - "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."
Reflection: Reflect on your daily actions. Are there areas in your life where your actions do not align with your Christian beliefs? How can you bring these areas into alignment?
Day 3: Abiding in God Through Obedience
The sermon underscores the importance of abiding in God through obedience, contrition, and reliance on Him. It encourages us to walk as Jesus walked, loving others as He loved us, and avoiding the things of darkness ([37:19]).
Bible Passage: John 15:10 - "If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love."
Reflection: Reflect on your obedience to God's commandments. Are there commandments you struggle to obey? How can you rely on God to help you in these areas?
Day 4: Assurance of Salvation
The sermon provides comfort to those who fear losing their salvation. It assures us that if we believe in Jesus Christ and practice righteousness, we can be certain of our salvation ([41:06]).
Bible Passage: 1 John 5:13 - "I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life."
Reflection: Reflect on your assurance of salvation. Do you ever fear losing your salvation? How can the assurance provided in this sermon comfort you?
Day 5: The Importance of Abiding in God
The sermon concludes by emphasizing the importance of abiding in God, so that we may have confidence and not shrink from Him in shame at His coming. It encourages us to walk in His light and not be led away by the darkness of the world ([38:05]).
Bible Passage: 1 John 2:28 - "And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming."
Reflection: Reflect on your commitment to abide in God. Are there areas in your life where you are not abiding in Him? How can you strengthen your commitment to abide in Him?
Quotes
1. "We have politicians who put an alleged Christian faith on Parade before their constituents but who also go on to actively support encourage fight for defend promote and refuse to oppose the willful murder of children to the sinful practice of abortion making the excuse that they are not morally complicit because they are not personally engaging in it even though it goes explicitly against stated Roman Catholic Doctrine and a basic Christian moral understanding of the sixth Commandments you shall not murder they prove themselves to be antichrists." - 23:40
2. "Perhaps the American Church must suffer under leaders like these because of our failure to stand up for the biblical principles of marriage and family Unity a fight which we surrendered and abandoned long before the legalization of homosexual unions in 2015." - 30:14
3. "Even though they may confess Christ with their lips they do not confess him or with their hearts they do not walk in the light they do not walk the way that Jesus walks they do not Agape as Christ loves they prove that the truth is not within them by their lies and their active opposition to the things of God they demonstrate that they have neither the sun nor the father by every action and every word of denial." - 26:54
4. "They deny the father and the son's Authority by their words and by their deeds they try to twist scripture and declare that it means or says something that it does not they deny the truth and inerrancy of scripture when they suggest that there are contradictions or absolute and verifiable falsehoods within the text." - 20:13
5. "They live in active Disobedience to God's Commandments they worship themselves as God devoting themselves to their own pleasure they lie cheat and steal they engage in sexual immorality and infanticide they defy the lawful authorities who seek to enforce Justice furthermore they teach others and encourage others to do the very same and even worse things than they do." - 20:13
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