Musick-al note # 170
The article titled, “The Point of No Return” should be a warning to all of us that we must never get so far into sin that we refuse to repent and turn to God. It may cause someone to think that there is no chance for them even if they want to change their lives to live for Christ. Thanks to God, IT’S NEVER TOO LATE to repent and obey Christ Jesus to the saving of their soul. Jesus teaching in Matthew 21:28-32 about the two sons who were asked to work in the vineyard and the proper response of the chief priest and elders about which did the will of the father brought about the teaching of the publicans and the harlots who entered the kingdom because they believed and obeyed Him. Jesus was and is teaching that no matter who one is, they must repent in order to enter the kingdom. It does not infer that they continued to live lives contrary to the will of God for repentance causes one to change the course of their life. We can thank God that He will allow sinners to repent (die to sin) and enter the kingdom of Heaven by being baptized into Christ (Galatians 3:26-27). From baptism we are raised from death to sin to live a new life in him (Romans 6:3-13). We must remain faithful to Christ until called an eternal home in heaven (1John 1:9, Revelation 2:10) forever. We must, therefore, change our lives that we might live in obedience to Him. The Scriptures have never taught that God will refuse anyone who turns from sin to obey Him. In view of this, an individual who hears the Gospel of Christ preached and obeys from the heart will be freed from sin and become a servant of righteousness (Romans 6:17-18).
God in His love sent Jesus into the world to save those who believe (John 3:16). Jesus did not come to the world to condemn people but to save them (John 3:17). He gave His life on the cross of Calvary in order to ransom to redeem all people from their sin (1 Timothy 2:6, Hebrews 5:8-9). When a person loves Jesus more than sin, they will obey Him (John 14:15-24).
Gordon Musick
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