Acts 20:21 (NLT) 21 I have had one message for Jews and Greeks alike—the necessity of repenting from sin and turning to God, and of having faith in our Lord Jesus.
As Paul spoke to the Ephesian elders, he made a statement in the verse above that is one of the most concise summaries of Christianity that I have seen in the entirety of the Bible.
First, he stated that he carried one message, and that he delivered that message to both Jew and Greek (Gentile) alike. He showed no partiality.
Next, look closely at what he said, because it wraps Christianity into one neat package that is very easily understood; the necessity of repenting from sin, turning to God, and putting faith in Jesus Christ.
For all the deep, theological discussions that can be had regarding becoming a Christian, that short statement by Paul removes all the mystery very quickly.
It may not expound on the fact that the blood of Jesus was pure and holy.
It may not teach about Christ defeating death for all by rising from the dead.
And it may not address many other deeper spiritual topics.
But it suffices to bring understanding to some who may otherwise not be able to understand salvation.
So, let us, as children of God, endeavor to also keep God’s message of hope for humanity as direct and succinct as Paul did in his exhortation to the Ephesian elders, that more may come to know Him in His fulness.
Repent (turn away) from your sins. Turn to God. Put your faith and trust in Christ.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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