Baptism is the first act of obedience after believing (Mt. 28:18-19).

Salvation is a gift from God, but "free" things are hard to understand, much less believe (Eph. 2:8-9).

Jesus came to call sinners to repentance (Matthew 3:1-2 & 8-10)

Blessed are those who respond to the gospel today, before Jesus returns (Rev. 22:12-15).

All matters, people, and things are under the sovereign purview of Christ (Eph. 1:21-23).

Though death has gripped all other men and held them, It was not able to hold Christ (Acts 2:24; John 11:25).

The cross of Christ must be appreciated both in the visible and invisible sense (John 19:18, 1 Peter 2:24-25).

Jesus voluntarily laid aside His glory for our good and in obedience to God (Phil. 2:6-11).

Be ready to step into the moment that you help a person cross the bridge into eternal life (1 Peter 3:15; 2 Tim. 4:1-5).

Identify with the people of Scripture, and seek to be an eternal blessing to others (2 Tim. 4:5; John 4:31-33).