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Know God (Episode 4): Invited

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Not responding is still a response. Not choosing is a choice. Do you agree with these statements? Watch this video to hear about an invitation that hangs in the balance.Share your thoughts and questions at www.knowgod.ie

Bible Quotes

Romans 9:31-32

but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,

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Galatians 3:11

Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.”

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Philippians 3:8-9

More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.

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1 Corinthians 5:10

I was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world.

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2 Timothy 1:9

He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

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Ephesians 4:13

until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ.

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Transcript

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Jesus' life on earth represents God's pursuit of humanity. Embracing God's offer of forgiveness stands in stark contrast to religious legalism or self-help endeavours. Instead of striving to meet a set of requirements, we receive a solution. Jesus' claim to deity and His death and resurrection transcends the confines of time, offering an eternal invitation rather than a mere obligation. It beckons to humanity, presenting a choice, acceptance or rejection. There's no room for ambiguity. Eventually we have to respond with a definite yes or no. So think about it. We all grapple with the concept of sin. With feeling disconnected from something much greater than ourselves. It's like trying to fill a void that nothing in this world can satisfy. Accepting Jesus is not just acknowledging that void, but recognising that we can't fix it on our own. It's finally admitting that we're not the experts to solving our own problems. And then there's trust. Trusting that Jesus is the missing piece, the answer to what we've been searching for. It's believing that he's not just a historical figure, but also the key to unlocking the fullness of life. And then finally, it's about making a choice. It's like saying, "Alright, I'm in. Let's see where the journey takes me." It's about embarking on an adventure of discovering who God truly is and experiencing His love in ways we never thought possible. This is good news, the Gospel, and it's within your reach for the taking. So are you in?