- Key Scripture Verses:
- Psalm 19:7: “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul.”
- Psalm 51:13: “Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.”
- Matthew 18:3: “And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
- Acts 3:19: “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.”
- Definition of Conversion:
- Derived from two Greek words meaning “turn” and “turning.”
- Appears 48 times in the New Testament:
- 39 times translated as “turn.”
- 9 times translated as “convert.”
- Understanding Conversion:
- It is a spiritual turning that represents man’s own act in response to God’s command.
- Responsibility: Man is responsible for turning to God.
- Conversion must align with the commands of the Lord rather than individual feelings.
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