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Obedience and Reconciliation

The blessing of reconciliation has been poured forth for all who hear and obey.   Some like to hang their hat on the concept that reconciliation is for all who “hear and feel”. The covenant was made and the sacrifice was given. We must enter that covenant and receive the reconciliation that is given by it the way God wants it to be done. We cannot change it to fit our needs. There are four terms to this covenant reconciliation. Faith in Christ and His blood as propitiatory which come by hearing. (Rom. 3:24-35; 10:14-17) Repentance of sins and repentance towards God. (Luke 24:46,47; Acts 2:38, 3:19,20:21) Confession of the deity and Lordship of Christ (Rom. 10:9-10, Phil. 2:9-11) Baptism (1 Pet. 3:21; John 3:3-5; Acts 8:36-38) Although many would like to argue different this is what God has spoken. Therefore, as God has spoken let it be done.   We must quit trying to transform God’s words to fit our personal gain. We feel based on what we come to learn. We cannot giv