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Welcome to the PaulAnn Church Podcast!

Today, Pastor Kirt is wrapping up 2 Corinthians in 5. As you listen, explore how God works in our lives through the opportunities He presents and the responsibilities we must take to experience His divine presence.

Key Points and Themes:

• Main Scripture:

  • 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
  • Focus on reconciliation and the ministry of reconciliation.

• Opportunity and Responsibility:

  • God presents us with opportunities to know Him.
  • Taking responsibility for these opportunities leads to experiencing God.
  • The privilege of knowing God through our actions and faith.

• Personal Testimony:

  • Pastor's experience with Bob Dixon and the impact of taking opportunities.
  • Mission trips and the transformative power of serving others.

• Reconciliation with God:

  • The concept of sin nature and separation from God.
  • God's initiative in reconciling us through Jesus Christ.
  • The double imputation: our sins placed on Jesus, His righteousness credited to us.

• Examples from Scripture:

  • The story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19) and his transformation.
  • The story of Levi (Matthew) and his call to follow Jesus.

• Call to Action:

  • Encouragement to take responsibility for the opportunities God provides.
  • The urgency of responding to God's grace and the message of reconciliation.
  • The privilege of being used by God to share His message with others.

We hope you are inspired and challenged to seize the divine opportunities in your life and take responsibility for your faith journey. Don't miss this chance to deepen your relationship with God and experience His transformative power.