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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-15-25

Posted on September 15, 2025
By Pastor Curt
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Acts 26:19-20 (LSB) 19 “So, King Agrippa, I did not prove disobedient to the heavenly vision, 20 but kept declaring both to those of Damascus first, and also at Jerusalem and then throughout all the region of Judea, and even to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, practicing deeds appropriate to repentance.

As the Apostle Paul stood before king Agrippa, he testified about his behavior and his motives, showing that his accusers (Jewish leaders) were falsely accusing him of inciting riots.

During this testimony, Paul shared that since encountering Jesus on his way to Damascus, his purpose had been singular; to share one message with Jews and Gentiles alike.

That message was very simple; that they should repent and turn to God, practicing deeds appropriate to repentance.

The first part of that message is very clear. We must repent and turn to God.

But the last part, practicing deeds appropriate to repentance, may be a bit foggy in its meaning due to the way it is worded in various translations.

So, let’s look at that a little more closely to be sure we fully understand its meaning.

This last part is not deep or mysterious at all. And it is not difficult to understand once we see it plainly.

Practicing deeds appropriate to repentance simply means that someone who has genuinely repented will reflect that change in their behavior and their lifestyle.

The practice of habitually, intentionally sinning will fade away and be replaced by a godly lifestyle.

In short, genuine repentance is evidenced by changed behavior.

The NLT translation states it plainly:

Acts 26:20 (NLT) 20 I preached first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that all must repent of their sins and turn to God—and prove they have changed by the good things they do.

No, we are not saved by our works. But what we say and what we do are proof of where our heart lies.

Let our hearts be one with God, and reflect our redemption in our words and our actions 🙏

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-31-25

Posted on March 31, 2025
By Pastor Curt
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Mark 16:15 (LSB) 15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.

It is a well-known fact that Jesus commanded the church, all His followers, to go into the world and preach the gospel.

Despite the large number of various denominations, this command is well-recognized and followed across each of them in one way or another.

But I’d like to challenge each believer to consider this command on a personal level today and look beyond the corporate church aspects of it.

Let’s get personal about it.

Jesus gave His life for the bride; those who put their faith and trust in him, personally. He died for you, and He died for me, not just for a mass, lump sum of humans.

And our faith in Him is very personal, unique and a one-on-one relationship that needs nurturing and requires effort, just as any worthwhile relationship does.

Knowing that, let us consider the command above on a personal level; what it means for each of us.

With that being established, we must consider this one question: Are we telling people about Jesus or are we showing them Jesus?

It is important that we recognize the difference and consider the implications of this.

Telling people about Jesus is easy. We utter some words and go on our merry way, never considering anything other than the words we spoke.

Showing them Jesus is a whole other proposition. We must do more than give words and a mini sermon. We are required to demonstrate Jesus to them with our lives.

This requires something that simply speaking words is void of; discipleship of the highest form.

Showing them who Jesus is through our daily actions proves to people that we are fully committed to the very thing we speak about and are sharing with them.

In fact, living out our faith will often portray Jesus to others without us having to speak a single word; His love and compassion in action.

This does not mean that we should never speak of Jesus or fail to tell others of His love and mercy. But when our lives back up the things we say, we are “speaking” much more loudly than words alone can ever do.