Chronicles of a Watchman by Dr. James P. Norman Jr.

    Entrance Into God's Kingdom, NOT the Kingdom of Darkness God’s answer to the sinner’s question: Acts 2:38 -- Repent, be baptized and receive the Holy Spirit I. Repentance - Repentance is an inward decision and an act of the will that represents the sinner's initial response to God. It is a heartfelt recognition of one's need for forgiveness and a turning away from a life of sin. Repentance involves a deep conviction and sorrow for wrongdoing, accompanied by a genuine desire to change and seek reconciliation with God. Mark 1:3-4 Prepare ye the way of the Lord ... John did preach the baptism of repentance.  Mark 1:15- Jesus: Repent ye and believe the gospel..  Luke 13:3-5 Except ye repent , ye shall all likewise perish… Luke 24:47- Repentance , and remission of sins should be preached. Acts 2:38 Repent and be baptized.  Acts 3;19 Repent and be converted.  Acts 17:30- God now commandeth all men everywhere to repent … Acts 20:21-Testifying repentance toward...

Church is the beauty of holiness I Chronicles 16:29 - give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name bring him an offering and come before him; Worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness. Psalms 29:2 - Christians are commanded to be perfect in Holiness in body and spirit. such as possible in Christ. God is spoken of as being glorious in holiness. His throne is called one of holiness. Ministers Should Be Holy   Avoid everything inconsistent with Leviticus 21:6 and Isaiah 52:11 Leviticus. 21:6 - profane means to show irreverence, blaspheme, and to disrespect the name of God by sinning  Isaiah 52:11 - Be ye clean, you who bear the vessels of the Lord. Be Examples of Holiness I Timothy 4:11-12 - Once again a example of charity in spirit , in faith, and purity. Exhort to Holiness Heb. 12:14 meaning to follow /to pursue /chase seek after/follow closely Luke 21:19 - In your patience possess ye your souls. Possess your Possessions  Obadiah is about both Deliverance and ...