A new series "Firm Foundations”, Pastor Joey did start
He told us to take Hebrews five verse eleven to heart
Paul said that they needed elementary truths to relearn
They needed “milk not solid food”, he wrote in concern
Winning the Unseen Battle with Death was today’s title
Starting the series off with a topic that is extremely vital
In Genesis two, death will follow eating from the tree
Although obviously Adam and Eve didn't die physically
Romans six clarifies that the death is in fact separation
And eternal separation from God is therefore damnation
Therefore the way to reverse death is through repentance
Sins separate us from God per a Isaiah fifty nine sentence
Repentance is also the way to remove consequences
God sees our heart if we repent and come to our senses
Finally, repentance is the way for our life to be restored
As it leads to forgiveness and blessings from the Lord
Pastor then took some time to say what repentance is not
It is not about regrets as they can never reverse the rot
It is not about resentment or bitterness to self or others
Nor is it about rationalising or justifying sin to our brothers
Repentance is a lifestyle of recognising sin without cessation
Per First John one, confessing our sins leads to purification
Repentance is a state of ongoing remorse for past actions
Godly sorrow produces earnest change without distractions
Finally, repentance is a progressive change in direction
Per Matthew three, producing fruit during this correction
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