Why is the urgency of Christ's work significant for believers?
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The urgency of Christ's work underscores the importance of responding to God's call for salvation while the opportunity is available.
The urgency surrounding the work of Christ compels believers to recognize that the time for repentance and faith is limited. Jesus emphasizes this when He states, 'I must work the works of him that sent me while it is day; the night cometh when no man can work' (John 9:4). This call to action reminds us that procrastination in matters of faith can lead to spiritual danger, where the opportunity to respond may pass. Scriptures like 2 Corinthians 6:2 reiterate this urgency, indicating that 'now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.' Therefore, the importance of seizing the moment to believe and be transformed by the gospel cannot be understated, as it is during this 'day' that one can access the light and truth of Christ's redeeming work.
Scripture References:
John 9:4, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Luke 13:24
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