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C O N V E R S I O N A N D C A L L I N G

The Word that Convicts

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis

In this segment, we will explore how the Word of God, as an instrument of the Holy Spirit, convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. In regards to sin, the Word of God convicts us of our disobedience to God’s law and failure to align our lives with his holy character and demands. In regards to righteousness, the Word of God reveals the distance between the Lord as an infinitely righteous God and our own righteousness, which is unacceptable to him. Finally, we will look at the Word of God in regards to its teaching on judgment, and learn of God’s intent to bring to account all beings in conjunction to his righteous demands, and their obedience to them. Our objective for this first segment of The Word that Convicts is to enable you to see that: • The Word of God is that Word that convicts of sin, righteousness, and judgment. • Of all the ways we can understand the person and works of God, it is the Word of God in Scripture that enables us to understand sin, that it is universal in scope and corrupting in its character. • God’s Law convicts us of our sin, revealing the distance between our actions and intentions and God’s holy demands. • The Word of God convicts regarding righteousness, revealing our inadequacy in keeping God’s Law, and revealing God’s righteousness by faith through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. • The Word of God convicts regarding judgment, revealing God’s intent to bring to account all creatures everywhere, and his upcoming judgment on Israel and the nations, the Church, on Satan and his angels, and all the wicked dead.

Summary of Segment 1

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