In the sermon, I was reminded that the gospel is not just about escaping hell or becoming a better person, but it's about a transformative exchange from old to new. The gospel is a funeral service for our old selves and a rebirthing into something new. This rebirth is not about behavior modification, but about becoming a new creation in Christ. This means walking in fellowship with Him, having faith, belief, and confession in Him, and becoming a son or daughter of God. This transformation is not just about gaining victory over death, hell, and the grave, but also about gaining freedom from sin and becoming slaves of righteousness.
The sermon also emphasized the importance of putting our faith into action. It's not enough to just repeat a prayer or lift our hands in worship. We need to actively live out our faith and be ambassadors of the good news. This means not just believing in God, but also living in a way that reflects His love and righteousness. The sermon also highlighted the importance of guarding our hearts, as everything in our lives flows from it. If our hearts are not touched by God, then what flows out of it will not be of God.
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