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Pastor Heath Lambert tackles a painful but important question about sexual purity and marriage. His answer may surprise you: Yes, virginity is required, but there's something even more important - repentance and God's mercy.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction and the question0:43 - Understanding the pain behind this question2:07 - The clear biblical answer: Yes, virginity is required2:34 - Genesis 2:24-25 and the creation design for marriage3:40 - Sexual exclusivity in marriage4:18 - But there's more to say4:48 - A more important requirement: Repentance (Proverbs 28:13)5:24 - Two options for responding to sin6:02 - The path of concealment leads to death6:16 - The path of confession and forsaking leads to mercy6:46 - Multiple requirements for marriage7:23 - Final answer: Virginity required, but mercy availableKey Topics CoveredThe Biblical Standard - What Genesis teaches about sexual purity and marriage designSexual Exclusivity - Understanding the "one flesh" union and its boundariesThe Painful Reality - Addressing sexual sin in the past with sensitivityThe Greater Requirement - Why repentance matters even more than virginityTwo Paths for Sinners - Concealment leads to death, confession leads to mercyThe Gospel Hope - How Jesus makes forgiveness and restoration possibleViewing Others with Mercy - How to evaluate a potential spouse with a sexual pastUniversal Sinfulness - Why all of us fall short and need God's graceScripture ReferencesGenesis 2:24-25 - God's design for marriage and sexual unionProverbs 28:13 - Concealing vs. confessing transgressionsRomans 3:23 - All have sinned and fall short of God's gloryAbout The Ten Commandments BookHeath Lambert's new book "The Ten Commandments: A Short Book for Normal People" is now available. This accessible guide explains how God's commands apply to modern life without requiring theological education. Perfect for personal study, evangelism, or gifts to friends, neighbors, and family.Order now and download a free chapter at fbcjax.com/tencommandmentsLike this episode? Subscribe for more biblical teaching from Marked by Grace. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how the gospel brings both truth and mercy to difficult situations.Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to markedbygrace@fbcjax.com
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David was guilty of many sins, which made his prayer of repentance all the more genuine.
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This sermon was taken from the September 4th, 2k22 Sunday morning service at the Jesus is Lord Family Worship Center - 501 Redman St. Jacksonport/Newport, AR
Brother Charles Efedua preaches from Proverbs 28:13–14 in our Morning Service on Sunday 24th July 2022.
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Repent to the Heavenly Father. Do not continue walking in your own thoughts and heart. (Isaiah 1:16-19, IJohn 2:15-17, IPeter 2:1-2, Matthew 11:28-30, etc.) Learn the bible and return unto the LORD's laws and commandments by humbly studying and doing the word of God (James 1:22, IIChronicles 7:14, Ezekiel 33:10-11, etc.) Learn the bible: WHAT IS REPENTANCE Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. God's definition of Repentance: Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth AND forsaketh them shall have mercy. God's definition of Sin: IJohn 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for SIN IS the transgression of the law. 1611 king james version CHRIST CONFIRMS IN THE BIBLE HOW EVERYONE CAN IDENTIFY HIS TRUE SERVANTS: Matthew 26:6-13
Repent to the Heavenly Father. Do not continue walking in your own thoughts and heart. (Isaiah 1:16-19, IJohn 2:15-17, IPeter 2:1-2, Matthew 11:28-30, etc.) Learn the bible and return unto the LORD's laws and commandments by humbly studying and doing the word of God (James 1:22, IIChronicles 7:14, Ezekiel 33:10-11, etc.) Learn the bible: WHAT IS REPENTANCE Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. God's definition of Repentance: Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth AND forsaketh them shall have mercy. God's definition of Sin: IJohn 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for SIN IS the transgression of the law. 1611 king james version CHRIST CONFIRMS IN THE BIBLE HOW EVERYONE CAN IDENTIFY HIS TRUE SERVANTS: Matthew 26:6-13
Colossians 4:7-18 Pastor Ryan Johnson February 19, 2017 What is Biblical Restoration? (h/t to Gantt Street Baptist Church) Honest and Straightforward Acknowledgement of Failure (Psalm 51) Repentance (Proverbs 28:14) Restitution Loving Discipline Restoration Closure
Colossians 4:7-18 Pastor Ryan Johnson February 19, 2017 What is Biblical Restoration? (h/t to Gantt Street Baptist Church) Honest and Straightforward Acknowledgement of Failure (Psalm 51) Repentance (Proverbs 28:14) Restitution Loving Discipline Restoration Closure
