If you think repentance is beating yourself up, you won’t be able to hear what Jesus says about a changed life. Pastor Colin talks about why you may be pleasantly surprised to find out what repentance really is.
Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. Our mission is to use a broad array of modern media to help people around the world meet Jesus. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.
Why do so many people avoid sorrow? Because they think: Life’s too short. What good can come of it? Pastor Colin talks about the value of your sorrow.
Some people who experience life’s greatest sorrows also discover its greatest joys. Pastor Colin talks about how sorrow is often God’s back door to joy.
Many people believe that the first step in repentance is cleaning up your life or turning from sin. It’s not. Pastor Colin explains that the first step in repentance is knowing God.
Have you lived in the conscious enjoyment of God’s love for you this week? Knowing this subconsciously won’t change your life. Pastor Colin talks about how you can live this way.
You can name the attributes of God, but which ones have you experienced? Pastor Colin talks about why so many Christians struggle to answer this question.