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Why is believing in the present important for Christians?

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Believing in the present emphasizes the urgency of salvation and living in faith today.

Focusing on the present moment is crucial for Christians as it highlights the urgency of responding to God's call today. The sermon emphasizes that salvation is not to be delayed or put off with thoughts of needing to improve first or waiting for a more convenient time. Paul writes, 'Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation' (2 Corinthians 6:2). This highlights that God desires believers to respond in faith in the here and now, as true faith manifests itself through present reliance on Christ rather than past memories or future hopes.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 6:2, Hebrews 3:15

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