A most important question, seeing we shall perish, if we do not repent. Repentance means a change of mind, not of some detail affecting this life, but a complete and radical change of the whole mind. It means the whole attitude of the mind in relation to God, and change of mind in reference to sin and self. It could not be better stated than it was by a man in a Norfolk village. Referring to His conversion to God two years previously, he said, " The things I loved two years ago, I hate now. The things I hated two years ago, I love now." Two years before he loved the public house and his sins. Two years before he hated the company of Christian men and women. Now he shuns the public house, and seeks the companionship of Christians. What an utter change took place in his mind. His whole outlook on life was altered. But to be personal, Have you repented? Repent or perish! Our Lord plainly puts before us the alternative.
When we realize the mighty work of redemption in any little measure, that it was purchased by the amazing sacrifice of the Son of God on the cross of Calvary, surely we should accept the Savior with feelings of the deepest gratitude. Have you ever on bended knees told the Lord that you bow to the claims of Divine love, and accept Him as your Savior and the Lord of your life? Remember: -
1. Believing on the Lord Jesus Christ SAVES.
2. Believing the testimony of Scripture makes you SURE.
Here is the Person—"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ."
Here is the assurance—"And thou shalt be saved" (Acts 16:31).
Such an approach is never refused. Our Lord said, "Him that cometh to Me I will in NO WISE cast out." (John 6:37).
How plain and assuring are the words of Scripture, "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may KNOW that ye HAVE eternal life." (1 John 5:13). Are not these words sufficient to give complete assurance as to salvation and the present possession of eternal life as the gift of God? It is all of God's grace from first to last to be known NOW on the authority of God's own word. To Him be all the praise and glory.
But Satan is not willing to let young converts continue in peace. He will assail their new-found faith, chiefly by twisting Scriptures from their true meaning. In the following pages we seek to give a true explanation of such Scriptures. Our examination of them will only tend to assure the young convert of the salvation he or she has found in trusting the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.