Bible Verses (Christianity)
On Repentance & Calling:
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Jesus said: “I have come not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.” (Luke 5:32, paraphrased)
On All Being Sinners:
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“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
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“There is no one who is righteous, not even one.” (Romans 3:10)
On the Law & Knowledge of Sin:
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“Through the law comes the knowledge of sin.” (Romans 3:20)
On the Holy Spirit’s Role:
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“When he (the Holy Spirit) comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment.” (John 16:8)
On Confession & Forgiveness:
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“If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
On Specific Confession:
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“You shall confess the sin that you have committed.” (Leviticus 5:5)
On Repentance & Baptism:
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“Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven and you’ll receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away.” (Acts 2:38-39)
On God’s Character:
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“You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.” (Psalm 86:5)
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“He does not retain his anger forever because he delights in showing clemency. He will tread our iniquities underfoot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea.” (Micah 7:18-19)
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“The Lord is not slow about his promise… but is patient, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)
On Calvary:
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“He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross so that free from sins we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.” (1 Peter 2:24)
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“Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29)
On Jesus Shame & Honor:
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“We look to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2)
On Jesus’ Return:
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“Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” (Hebrews 9:28)
On Being Born Again:
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“No one can see the kingdom of God without being born again… born of water and the Spirit.” (John 3:3-5)
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“God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
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“God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” (John 3:17)
On Coming to Jesus:
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“Anyone who comes to me, I will never drive away.” (John 6:37)
On No Condemnation:
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“There is therefore no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1)
On Rest:
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“Come unto me all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, and you will find rest for your souls, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
Quotes from the Speaker (Conrad)
On Forgiveness:
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“Forgiveness is at the heart of the Christian message.”
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“If a society does not have people who receive forgiveness, willing to give forgiveness, that society degenerates into cycles of violence and vendettas and feuds that go on for generations.”
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“The only way you can engage in a righteous battle is if you practice forgiveness on a daily basis.”
On Islam vs. Christianity:
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“In Islam, there is no guarantee of forgiveness… forgiveness is always a possibility, but it’s not a guarantee.”
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“People who engage in these actions, they’re not crazies, they’re not wicked, they’re not evil. They have the same desire in their heart that everybody in this room has today, which is the assurance of salvation.”
On God’s Forgiveness:
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“God doesn’t just forgive us. He takes away that disease called sin that if left untreated is going to lead to our certain death.”
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“God’s forgiveness is overflowing… it’s a restoration of a relationship that was broken.”
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“He delights in showing mercy. It’s not just something he does. He delights. It’s something he celebrates.”
On the Cross:
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“On Calvary, Jesus bore my guilt. He carried my shame. He paid the price. He bought me back. He reconciled me to God. His blood was spilled, not mine.”
On Final Exhortation:
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“Jesus never fired a disciple. He never disfellowshipped anybody. He says, ‘If you come to me, I will never drive you away.'”
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“Use your religious liberty and make the best decision you’ll ever make.”
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“I may be British by birth and Irish by birth and American by choice, but what’s most important is I’m saved by grace.”
Quran/Hadith References (for contrast)
Quran 6:8 (paraphrased):
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“Turn to Allah with sincere repentance in the hope… that your Lord will remove from you your ills and admit you to gardens.”
Quran 4:116 (paraphrased):
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“Surely Allah does not forgive that anything should be associated with him… he forgives what is beside this to whom he pleases.”
Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith, paraphrased):
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“The person who participates in holy battles in Allah’s cause… will be admitted to paradise if he is killed in the battle as a martyr.”
On 72 Virgins (Hadith tradition, not Quran):
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“You get 72 huris (virgins)… they renew their virginity on a daily basis… eternal perpetually renewing gifts to those who die in jihad.”