Turn Now, Not Later
John the Baptist boldly called people to immediate repentance. We must turn to Jesus today because we are unsure how much longer His patience will be.
Author
Travis Agnew
Lead Pastor
Salvation
Turn Now, Not Later
John the Baptist boldly called people to immediate repentance. We must turn to Jesus today because we are unsure how much longer His patience will be.
Travis Agnew
Lead Pastor
Where to Turn (3:1-6)
- God speaks through whomever He pleases, because the power belongs to Him (1-2).
- We have no authority to give directions unless they come from God (3-4).
- You can humble yourself now, or God will humble you later (5-6).
- Where to turn? Away from sin.
When to Turn (3:7-14)
- Religious talk without real repentance is worthless (7-8).
- God has no grandchildren; repentance must be personal (8-9).
- Repentance does not permit selfishness, greed, and intimidation to continue (10-14).
- When to turn? As urgently as possible.
How to Turn (3:15-20)
- Knowing Jesus clarifies who you are and who you are not (15-16).
- The bad news is judgment is deserved, but the good news is mercy is offered (17-18).
- Resisting truth does not remove its authority (19-20).
- How to turn? Believe the gospel..
