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How do we know we have received the glad tidings of the kingdom?

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We know we have received the glad tidings by recognizing our sinfulness and seeing Christ as our Savior, transforming our lives.

Receiving the glad tidings of the kingdom of God is primarily evidenced by a recognition of our own sinfulness and our need for a Savior. The sermon illustrates this with the parable of the dying thief, who acknowledged his guilt and pleaded for mercy from Jesus. This posture of humility and acknowledgment of our condition before a holy God signifies that the Holy Spirit has opened our eyes to the truth of the gospel. As a result, instead of self-justification, we come to Christ, believing in His work to save us. The experience of new life as a 'new creature' signifies our transformation, leading us to bear fruit in accordance with God's will, validating that the glad tidings are indeed within us.
Scripture References: Luke 23:42-43, 2 Corinthians 5:17

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