07/09/23 BECAUSE HE LOVES US

07/09/23 BECAUSE HE LOVES US

Jesus said that the Holy Spirit would convict (convince, reprove) the world of sin.

The Holy Spirit works in our lives through, and in conjunction with, the word of God.
The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin so that we may believe on Christ, confess our sins, repent (turn from) our sins, deny ourselves and follow Jesus.

The working of the Holy Spirit happens in a specific instance and also through a string of events. This is why I preach, teach, counsel and constantly repeat the message of surrendering to God. God will help the rebellious person to see and understand his need and to be converted. Hopefully, those who do not respond when they first hear the word of God will hear and heed the Holy Spirit the next time they hear the word of God.

It is essential for us to receive the word of God in order to be saved. The Holy Spirit of God deals with us when we hear God's word. If we neglect, reject His call, He may come to us at a later time to remind us. But if we are exposed to the word of God again, He will use the word afresh, to convince and to convert us.

My great concern is for those who choose not to see or hear the word of God. They are slitting their own spiritual throats.

We are saved by grace through faith.

Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

I come as an ambassador of Christ, calling people to be reconciled to God.