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Already Forgiven, So Why Do You Still Need to Repent?
If you've ever wondered, "I'm already forgiven, so why do I need to keep repenting?" today's episode answers that directly.
In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues the study in James 4 and introduces the practice of ongoing repentance, not for salvation, but for relationship. Your sins are already forgiven in Christ and your eternal life is secure, but daily sin still puts dirt on your hands and creates distance in your relationship with God right now. James 4:8 says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you," and that nearness comes through humbling yourself, not living in shame, but through simple, ongoing honesty with God about where you've fallen short.
Pastor Dickerson shares that he's been practicing this daily for about a year, asking, Lord, where have I worshiped something else today? Where have my eyes wandered today? It's not about guilt, it's about staying close.
Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day.
Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more.
More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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By John S. DickersonIf you've ever wondered, "I'm already forgiven, so why do I need to keep repenting?" today's episode answers that directly.
In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues the study in James 4 and introduces the practice of ongoing repentance, not for salvation, but for relationship. Your sins are already forgiven in Christ and your eternal life is secure, but daily sin still puts dirt on your hands and creates distance in your relationship with God right now. James 4:8 says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you," and that nearness comes through humbling yourself, not living in shame, but through simple, ongoing honesty with God about where you've fallen short.
Pastor Dickerson shares that he's been practicing this daily for about a year, asking, Lord, where have I worshiped something else today? Where have my eyes wandered today? It's not about guilt, it's about staying close.
Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day.
Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more.
More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/