A SCROLL 1 — ALL HAVE SINNED AND FALL SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD
HOLY BIBLE — ROMANS 3:23 (KJV)
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;"
These words remind all humanity that every person has sinned and fallen short of the glory of GOD.
No person should consider themselves above another, for we all need GOD's mercy, forgiveness, love and grace.
Therefore, let us not condemn one another with pride or hatred, but examine our own hearts, repent of our wrongdoing, seek righteousness and learn to love one another as JESUS CHRIST taught us.
For GOD calls humanity toward repentance, forgiveness, faithfulness, truth, mercy and love.
HOLY BIBLE — ROMANS 3:24 (KJV)
"Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:"
May all humanity turn toward GOD with sincere hearts, seeking His mercy, forgiveness and everlasting love.
📜 A SCROLL — GOD'S MERCY, GRACE AND CALL TO REPENTANCE
GOD HAS BEEN MERCIFUL AND GRACIOUS FROM THE BEGINNING
From ancient times, long before the NEW TESTAMENT, GOD ALMIGHTY has shown mercy, grace, patience and everlasting love toward humanity.
Even when people sinned and turned away from righteousness, GOD continued calling them to repentance, inviting them to turn away from evil and return to Him.
For GOD has always loved His creation and has shown His willingness to forgive those who sincerely repent.
HOLY BIBLE — EZEKIEL 33:11 (KJV)
"Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?"
HOLY BIBLE — JOEL 2:12–13 (KJV)
"Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:
And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil."
HOLY BIBLE — EXODUS 34:6 (KJV)
"And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,"
HOLY BIBLE — ISAIAH 55:7 (KJV)
"Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon."
A MESSAGE TO ALL HUMANITY
These scriptures were written long before the earthly ministry of JESUS CHRIST recorded in the New Testament.
They remind us that GOD's mercy, grace, love and call to repentance were already being proclaimed through His prophets.
Therefore, let us not harden our hearts against righteousness, but turn away from wrongdoing, seek forgiveness, love one another, help those in need and walk in faithfulness and truth.
May all humanity remember that GOD has been merciful and gracious throughout the generations, calling people to repentance and offering forgiveness.
May His love, mercy, grace, peace and righteousness flourish throughout all creation.
AMEN. ❤️🙏
📜 SCROLL 3 — THE MINISTRY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND
Long before JESUS CHRIST began His public ministry, JOHN THE BAPTIST was sent to prepare the way of the LORD.
John preached repentance, calling people to turn away from their sins, seek GOD's forgiveness, and live lives worthy of repentance.
His ministry continued the call to repentance proclaimed by the prophets of the OLD TESTAMENT.
1. JOHN THE BAPTIST PREACHED REPENTANCE
MATTHEW 3:1–2 (KJV)
"In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
2. JOHN PREPARED THE WAY OF THE LORD
MATTHEW 3:3 (KJV)
"For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight."
3. THE BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS
MARK 1:4 (KJV)
"John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins."
MARK 1:5 (KJV)
"And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins."
4. BRING FORTH FRUITS WORTHY OF REPENTANCE
LUKE 3:7–8 (KJV)
"Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham."
5. JOHN TAUGHT PEOPLE TO SHOW LOVE THROUGH THEIR ACTIONS
LUKE 3:10–11 (KJV)
"And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?
He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise."
John also instructed tax collectors not to demand more than was appointed, and soldiers not to use violence or false accusations to extort others.
SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: LUKE 3:12–14
6. JOHN POINTED THE PEOPLE TOWARD JESUS CHRIST
JOHN 1:29 (KJV)
"The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world."
MATTHEW 3:11 (KJV)
"I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:"
A MESSAGE TO ALL HUMANITY
JOHN THE BAPTIST called people to repent, confess their sins, turn away from wrongdoing, and demonstrate sincere repentance through their actions.
He taught people to share with the poor, act honestly, refrain from abusing others, and prepare their hearts for the coming of JESUS CHRIST.
His ministry reminds us that repentance is not merely spoken with words but should be reflected in how we live and how we treat one another.
Let us therefore seek GOD with sincere hearts, turn away from evil, practise righteousness, help those in need, forgive one another, and walk in love, mercy, faithfulness and truth.
For the message of repentance proclaimed by the prophets continued through JOHN THE BAPTIST, who prepared the way for the ministry of our LORD JESUS CHRIST.
MAY GOD'S LOVE, MERCY, GRACE, RIGHTEOUSNESS AND PEACE FLOURISH THROUGHOUT ALL CREATION.
AMEN. ❤️🙏
THE HOLY BIBLE — THE NEW TESTAMENT
📜 SCROLL 4 — JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF CALLED HUMANITY TO REPENTANCE
REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND
THE HOLY BIBLE — THE NEW TESTAMENT
Our LORD JESUS CHRIST Himself preached repentance, calling people to turn away from sin, return to GOD, seek forgiveness, and live according to righteousness, mercy, truth and love.
The message of repentance did not end with the prophets of the OLD TESTAMENT or with JOHN THE BAPTIST.
JESUS CHRIST Himself continued proclaiming this message throughout His ministry.
1. JESUS CHRIST BEGAN PREACHING REPENTANCE
MATTHEW 4:17 (KJV)
"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
2. JESUS CALLED SINNERS TO REPENTANCE
LUKE 5:31–32 (KJV)
"And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.
I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
3. JESUS WARNED THAT PEOPLE MUST REPENT
LUKE 13:3 (KJV)
"I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish."
LUKE 13:5 (KJV)
"I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish."
These words remind us of the seriousness of repentance and the importance of turning toward GOD.
4. JESUS TAUGHT THAT HEAVEN REJOICES OVER REPENTANCE
LUKE 15:7 (KJV)
"I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance."
5. JESUS TAUGHT REPENTANCE AND FORGIVENESS
LUKE 17:3–4 (KJV)
"Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him."
6. JESUS CALLED PEOPLE TO REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL
MARK 1:14–15 (KJV)
"Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel."
7. JESUS COMMANDED REPENTANCE TO BE PREACHED AMONG ALL NATIONS
LUKE 24:46–47 (KJV)
"And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem."
A MESSAGE TO ALL HUMANITY
From the prophets of the OLD TESTAMENT, through JOHN THE BAPTIST, and into the ministry of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, the call to repentance continued.
JESUS CHRIST did not merely speak about repentance. He directly commanded people to repent.
He taught forgiveness, mercy, love, righteousness, faithfulness and truth.
He also taught that there is joy in heaven when a sinner repents.
Therefore, let us examine our hearts, acknowledge our wrongdoing, turn away from sin, seek GOD's forgiveness, and practise love and mercy toward one another.
Let us not merely speak of repentance, but demonstrate sincere repentance through our actions, helping those in need, forgiving those who wrong us, and seeking to live in righteousness.
For JESUS CHRIST Himself declared:
"Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." — MATTHEW 4:17
May all humanity hear the call to repentance, seek forgiveness, and walk in the love, mercy, grace, faithfulness and truth of GOD.
MAY GOD BLESS ALL CREATION WITH LOVE, PEACE, MERCY, FORGIVENESS AND RIGHTEOUSNESS.
AMEN. ❤️🙏
📜 SCROLL 5 — THE APOSTLES PREACHED REPENTANCE TO ALL HUMANITY
REPENT, AND TURN TO GOD
THE HOLY BIBLE — THE NEW TESTAMENT
After the resurrection and ascension of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, His Apostles continued preaching the message of repentance, forgiveness, salvation, righteousness, faith and love.
The Apostles called people to turn away from their sins, repent sincerely, seek GOD's forgiveness, and follow the teachings of JESUS CHRIST.
Their message continued the call to repentance proclaimed by the prophets, JOHN THE BAPTIST, and JESUS CHRIST Himself.
1. THE APOSTLE PETER COMMANDED PEOPLE TO REPENT
ACTS 2:37–38 (KJV)
"Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
2. PETER PREACHED REPENTANCE AND CONVERSION
ACTS 3:19 (KJV)
"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;"
3. PETER CALLED SIMON TO REPENT OF WICKEDNESS
ACTS 8:22 (KJV)
"Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee."
4. THE APOSTLE PAUL PREACHED REPENTANCE TO ALL PEOPLE
ACTS 17:30 (KJV)
"And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:"
5. PAUL PREACHED REPENTANCE TOWARD GOD AND FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST
ACTS 20:20–21 (KJV)
"And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,
Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ."
6. PAUL TAUGHT THAT PEOPLE SHOULD REPENT AND SHOW IT THROUGH THEIR ACTIONS
ACTS 26:19–20 (KJV)
"Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance."
7. THE APOSTLE PETER TAUGHT THAT GOD IS PATIENT, CALLING PEOPLE TO REPENTANCE
2 PETER 3:9 (KJV)
"The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."
8. THE APOSTLE PAUL TAUGHT THAT GOD'S GOODNESS LEADS PEOPLE TO REPENTANCE
ROMANS 2:4 (KJV)
"Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?"
A MESSAGE TO ALL HUMANITY
The Apostles of JESUS CHRIST continued proclaiming the message of repentance after His resurrection and ascension.
PETER preached repentance and forgiveness of sins.
PAUL preached repentance toward GOD, faith in JESUS CHRIST, and the importance of demonstrating repentance through righteous actions.
The Apostles taught that GOD is patient, merciful and gracious, calling people to turn away from wrongdoing and return to Him.
Therefore, let all humanity hear the message of repentance.
Let us acknowledge our sins, seek GOD's forgiveness, turn away from evil, practise righteousness, love one another, forgive those who wrong us, help the poor and needy, and walk in faithfulness and truth.
Repentance should not be merely words spoken by our mouths, but a sincere change of heart reflected in our lives.
For the Apostle PETER declared:
"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out." — ACTS 3:19
And the Apostle PAUL proclaimed:
"But now commandeth all men every where to repent." — ACTS 17:30
From the OLD TESTAMENT prophets, through JOHN THE BAPTIST, through JESUS CHRIST Himself, and through His Apostles, the Holy Scriptures repeatedly proclaim the call to repentance.
MAY ALL HUMANITY TURN TOWARD GOD WITH SINCERE HEARTS, SEEKING HIS MERCY, FORGIVENESS, LOVE, GRACE, RIGHTEOUSNESS, FAITHFULNESS AND TRUTH.
MAY GOD'S LOVE AND PEACE FLOURISH THROUGHOUT ALL CREATION.
AMEN. ❤️🙏
📜 SCROLL 6 — THE CALL TO REPENTANCE CONTINUED THROUGH THE DISCIPLES AND THE CHURCHES
REPENT, HEAR THE WORD OF GOD, AND TURN AWAY FROM SIN
THE HOLY BIBLE — THE NEW TESTAMENT
After the ministry of JESUS CHRIST and His Apostles, the message of repentance continued to be proclaimed among the followers of CHRIST and the early Christian churches.
The Holy Scriptures show that repentance remained an important teaching for believers, calling them to turn away from wrongdoing, return to GOD, and remain faithful in righteousness, truth and love.
1. JESUS CHRIST CALLED THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS TO REPENT
REVELATION 2:5 (KJV)
"Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent."
2. JESUS CHRIST CALLED THE CHURCH AT PERGAMOS TO REPENT
REVELATION 2:16 (KJV)
"Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth."
3. JESUS CHRIST CALLED THE CHURCH AT SARDIS TO REPENT
REVELATION 3:3 (KJV)
"Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee."
4. JESUS CHRIST CALLED THE CHURCH AT LAODICEA TO REPENT
REVELATION 3:19 (KJV)
"As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent."
These words remind us that correction and repentance are also part of the message addressed to the churches.
5. THE EARLY CHRISTIAN CHURCH WAS CALLED TO REPENTANCE
HEBREWS 6:1 (KJV)
"Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,"
This scripture shows that repentance was considered a foundational teaching of the Christian faith.
6. REPENTANCE REMAINED NECESSARY EVEN WHEN PEOPLE REFUSED TO TURN FROM EVIL
REVELATION 9:20–21 (KJV)
"And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:
Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts."
These verses describe people who continued in wrongdoing and refused to repent.
A MESSAGE TO ALL HUMANITY
From the prophets of the OLD TESTAMENT to JOHN THE BAPTIST, from JESUS CHRIST to His Apostles, and throughout the early Christian churches, the call to repentance continued.
The Book of Revelation records JESUS CHRIST calling churches to repent, remain faithful, and return to righteousness.
His words remind believers that repentance is not merely something spoken once, but an ongoing responsibility to examine our hearts and correct our wrongdoing.
Let us therefore turn away from evil, seek GOD's mercy and forgiveness, love one another, help those in need, and remain faithful to righteousness and truth.
Let us remember the words of JESUS CHRIST:
"As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent." — REVELATION 3:19
May all humanity hear the call to repentance and seek GOD with sincere hearts.
MAY GOD'S LOVE, MERCY, GRACE, FORGIVENESS, FAITHFULNESS, TRUTH AND PEACE FLOURISH THROUGHOUT ALL CREATION.
AMEN. ❤️🙏
📜 SCROLL 7 — REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS IN JESUS CHRIST'S HANDS!
A CALL TO REPENTANCE TO ALL HUMANITY
I SAY TO ALL THOSE WHO STILL NEED REPENTANCE:
REPENT! FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS IN JESUS CHRIST'S HANDS!
For JESUS CHRIST has been given authority in heaven and on earth, and GOD has entrusted judgment to His Son.
JESUS CHRIST is the way, the truth and the life. Through Him we are called to seek GOD, repent of our sins, and receive forgiveness.
THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
MATTHEW 4:17 (KJV)
"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
JOHN 5:22 (KJV)
"For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:"
MATTHEW 28:18 (KJV)
"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth."
JOHN 14:6 (KJV)
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
REVELATION 21:1 (KJV)
"And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea."
REVELATION 21:27 (KJV)
"And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life."
MY MESSAGE TO ALL HUMANITY
I SAY AGAIN:
REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS IN JESUS CHRIST'S HANDS!
For JESUS CHRIST has authority to judge, and the Holy Scriptures teach that entry into the heavenly city belongs to those written in the Lamb's book of life.
Therefore, let all humanity turn away from evil and wrongdoing, seek GOD's forgiveness, and walk in righteousness, mercy, faithfulness, truth and love.
Let us love one another, forgive one another, help the poor and needy, and follow the teachings of JESUS CHRIST.
May all humanity seek GOD with sincere hearts and receive His mercy and grace.
MAY GOD'S LOVE, MERCY, FORGIVENESS, RIGHTEOUSNESS, FAITHFULNESS AND TRUTH FLOURISH THROUGHOUT ALL CREATION.
AMEN. ❤️🙏