Reconciliation

2 Corinthians 5:18–21 NKJV

18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

why do we need reconciliation?

Romans 3:23 NKJV

23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

we need reconciliation because we are sinners.

we are sinners all of us,

some of my brothers and sisters in the movement don't like it when I say that because they think i’m dwelling on the past. I am not. I'm telling my story.

what happens if we don’t Get reconciliation?

Romans 6:23 NKJV

23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

the wages of sin is death.

we fear a lot of things:

sickness (covid)

Loneliness

Death

jail.

we need to be concerned about the soul.

Matthew 10:28 NKJV

28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

This is why we preach.

John 12:32 NKJV

32 And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.”

How am I a Minister of reconciliation.

anns story