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In this second part of Episode 5, Cn. George, David, and Fr. Dan sit down to talk about the scriptural evidence for the Evangelical Church. 

First the scriptural evidence that the Church is a place of Conversion, Transformation. Second, that the people of God proclaim the Gospel and share their faith with others. 

1. Conversion/Revival/Transformation - The belief that the message of the Gospel will change individuals, families, and communities when it is communicated. - Define Conversion - (turning toward)

 John 8:32

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

• A life lived following the text of the scriptures will liberate us from sin.

2 Chronicles 7:14

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

• God’s forgiveness and healing is subsequent to our turning toward him.

Acts 2:38 

And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

• Conversion requires repentance and baptism.

Acts 9:1-43 (Paul’s Conversion)

• Just because we are religious or churchy does not mean that we are in fact truly following God.

Isaiah 55:7

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

• Conversion requires a life of transformation. This does not imply perfection, but a life of repentance and walking toward holiness.

Matthew 18:3

3 and said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

• We need to convert to a mentality where we take for granted that Jesus is correct and we are incorrect.

James 4:8 

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

• When we respond to God’s call to conversion, God will cleanse us internally. 

Galatians 2:20 

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 

• Conversion changes us. We now become empowered by Christ rather than our own human weaknesses.

Romans 12:2 

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the

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