IS CHANGE OF HEART ENOUGH? Understanding John's Baptism and Jesus' Sacrifice.

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DISCIPLESHIP COURSE| STUDY OF THE WORDS AND LIFE OF JESUS IN SYNOPTIC GOSPEL| UPGRADE| CHIMDI OHAHUNA. The Baptism of John the Baptist served as a symbolic act of repentance, signifying a turning away from sin. This baptism, however, was not the ultimate cleansing. It was a precursor, a 'schoolmaster' pointing towards the true source of forgiveness: the cleansing blood of Jesus. Without accepting the sacrifice of Jesus, repentance remains superficial, akin to a fleeting New Year's resolution. True salvation involves a profound transformation, not just of the heart, but of the entire life. This transformation is made possible by the power of Jesus' blood, which empowers us to change our minds and truly repent. By acknowledging and confessing Jesus as Lord, we receive the gift of salvation, allowing the power of His sacrifice to wash away our sins. This new life, this 'New Creation,' is motivated by a desire to reveal Christ in our actions. It is a repentance that seeks to reflect the holiness and love of God in the world. Only the blood of Jesus, the ultimate sacrifice, possesses the power to cleanse us from all sin, making John's baptism a symbol of an incomplete, preparatory step towards the full redemption found in Christ. Listen to this podcast to discover these and more via this study of the Words of Jesus according to the Book of Matthew Chapter 3. Jesus is Lord. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gracelife-comi/support