Matthew 11:16-20 ~ The Principle of Hearing Part 2

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Repentance is what is lacking in the gospel message from our pulpits today. You very rarely hear about calling on people to repent. There is a call to join the church, to believe on Jesus, but not repent. Without repentance, there is no salvation. Belief is not enough.

There will be thousands, if not millions of people standing at the gates of heaven saying, “I went to church and believed that Jesus died on the cross for me, and they told me I was saved.” Well, you were told wrong. Because of what Jesus did for you on the cross you can be saved. You do not have to pay anything. But did you ever repent? See that is what people get stuck on. I have to give up myself. I have to give up my own way of life. I have to give up what I want out of life. I have to give up the direction of my life. I have to give up everything and let Jesus be the Lord.