Convictions!

Monday Message, October 19, 2020: 

1 Thessalonians 1:5a GNT: “We brought the Good News (Gospel) to you, not with words only, but also with power and the Holy Spirit, and with complete conviction of its truth.”

When people truly believe in something, others tend to get involved too. That can be bad or good. Hitler drew a crowd, convinced them he had a better plan for the world and got millions to sign up. That was bad. Jesus preached the Gospel of forgiveness and the love of the Father, and commissioned us to sign up the world. That’s Good News! 

There are certain non-negotiable points in Christianity, including the inerrancy of the Bible, the virgin birth of Christ, Jesus taking the sin of the world upon himself, the bodily resurrection of Jesus, and the imminent personal return of our Savior.

You could visit almost any major denomination and they would agree on these points. Successful churches adhere to these principles rigorously, and in their own way, each of them succeeds in convincing sinners to turn back to God. When people hold deep-rooted convictions, others want to sign-up, to become a part of that action. 

God tells us that our belief, our conviction honors His plan. And His plan is for us to have hope!

Blessings and safety all week, 

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship

3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406