How can we "be saved from this corrupt generation" in today's society? Text for Today “With many other words he testified, and he urged them, ‘Be saved from this corrupt generation.’” (Acts 2:40) --- Peter’s Plea Explained • The call to “be saved” is urgent and personal. • “This corrupt generation” refers to any culture dominated by unbelief, moral decay, and rebellion against God. • Salvation is not merely escape from judgment; it is entry into God’s kingdom life here and now (Colossians 1:13). --- God’s Provision for Salvation • The Father sent the Son: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son” (John 3:16). • The Son accomplished redemption: “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures… He was raised on the third day” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). • The Spirit applies the work: “When He comes, He will convict the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment” (John 16:8). --- Responding with Repentance and Faith • Repent: turn from sin to God (Acts 3:19). • Believe: “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). • Receive: salvation is “by grace… through faith… not from yourselves; it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8-9). • Obey: “Repent and be baptized... and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38). --- Walking in Separation and Holiness • Refuse worldly patterns: “Do not be conformed to this age” (Romans 12:2). • Choose holy living: “Be holy in all you do” (1 Peter 1:15-16). • Guard affections: “Do not love the world or anything in the world” (1 John 2:15). • Practice discernment: “Test everything; hold fast to what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). --- Living as Light in Society • Shine: “You will shine among them like stars in the sky” (Philippians 2:15). • Serve: “Maintain pure and undefiled religion… to keep oneself unstained by the world” (James 1:27). • Speak truth: “Proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness” (1 Peter 2:9). • Stay connected: devote yourselves to “the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42). --- Summary Steps to Stand Firm 1. Hear the gospel. 2. Repent and believe in Jesus Christ. 3. Be baptized and receive the Holy Spirit. 4. Immerse yourself in Scripture, prayer, and fellowship. 5. Reject worldly values, pursue holiness, and serve others. 6. Keep proclaiming Christ until He returns (Titus 2:11-13). |
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