Importance & Consequences of Our Choices: Light or Darkness

Importance & Consequences of Our Choices: Light or Darkness

Welcome to our community! Today, we will talk about the importance of choosing light over darkness and the consequences of our choices. Message titled; Importance & Consequences of Our Choices: Light or Darkness; By Eric Petree. Eric Petree’s message is centred on the concept of “perishing” and how it relates to our current state of being. He emphasizes that perishing is not just a future event, but a present reality for those who choose darkness over light.

Get ready to be challenged and inspired!  We are going to start by asking you some questions such as:
– “Are you ready to choose light over darkness?”
– “Have you ever felt perishing in your sins or mistakes?”
– “Do you want to experience the fullness of life available through Jesus Christ?”. “Well dose questions are left for you to answer with your heart”,  as we proceed together in this journey.

Here are some pivotal & primary points based on this message:

1. God gives us a choice: Eric highlights that God gives us a choice to choose eternal life or to perish (John 3:16). This choice is not just about our future, but about our present state of being.
2. Perishing means destruction: Eric explains that the word “perish” means to destroy, and that we are currently in a state of destruction if we choose darkness over light.
3. Choosing darkness: Eric notes that people are perishing because they choose darkness rather than light. This choice leads to spiritual death and destruction.
4. Description of those perishing: Eric describes those who are perishing as people who love darkness rather than light (John 3:19-20). And who hate the light because it exposes their evil deeds.
5. Current state of perishing: Eric emphasizes that we are currently in a state of perishing, under the wrath of God, and living in destruction. This is not just a future event, but a present reality.
6. Jesus offers a way out: Eric highlights that Jesus offers a way out of perishing and into everlasting life. This life is not just a future reality, but a present possibility (John 3:36).
7. Everlasting life: Eric notes that everlasting life is not just a future event, but a present reality for those who believe in Jesus. This life is characterized by absolute fullness, completeness, and perfection.
8. God’s purpose: Eric highlights that God’s purpose in sending His son was not to condemn the world, but to save it. Jesus’ death on the cross offers us a way to step out of the perishing state and into everlasting life (John 3:17).

Overall, Eric Petree’s message emphasizes the importance of choosing light over darkness, and the consequences of rejecting God’s offer of salvation through Jesus Christ. He highlights that perishing is a present reality for those who choose darkness, but that Jesus offers a way out into everlasting life.

Importance and benefits of this message to:

Importance and benefits to Believers in Christ:
1. Reminder of God’s love and offer of salvation
2. Encouragement to continue choosing light over darkness
3. Warning against loving darkness and facing God’s wrath
4. Assurance of everlasting life through belief in Jesus
5. Empowerment to live a life that reflects God’s light

Importance and benefits to Unbelievers:
1. Awareness of the consequences of choosing darkness
2. Invitation to accept Jesus and experience everlasting life
3. Warning against rejecting God’s offer of salvation
4. Understanding of God’s character and desire for salvation
5. Opportunity to step out of the perishing state and into life

Importance and benefits to both Believers  and Unbelievers:
1. Clarifies the consequences of choices
2. Highlights God’s love and desire for salvation
3. Encourages self-reflection and examination
4. Offers hope and a way out of destruction
5. Inspires a deeper understanding of God’s character and purpose

This message has the potential to transform lives by:

1. Leading unbelievers to Christ
2. Strengthening believers’ faith
3. Encouraging holy living
4. Fostering a deeper understanding of God’s love and justice
5. Inspiring evangelism and discipleship

Specifically, this message:
1. Emphasizes personal responsibility for choices
2. Highlights the importance of believing in Jesus for salvation
3. Encourages living a life that reflects God’s light
4. Warns against loving darkness and facing God’s wrath
5. Offers hope and a way out of the perishing state through Jesus.

Isaiah 60:1-3 

1 “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. 2 See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. 3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

Conclusion:

“In conclusion, the message is clear: we have a choice to make. We can choose eternal life through Jesus Christ, or we can perish in our sins. The consequences of our choices are real, and the wrath of God is a present reality for those who reject Him. But there is hope! Jesus offers us a way out of perishing and into everlasting life. Let us choose to believe in Him, to step out of darkness and into the light. Let us live a life that reflects God’s truth and love, and experience the fullness of life He has to offer. The choice is ours. Let us choose life!”
Emphasis:
– We have a choice to make: eternal life or perishing
– The consequences of our choices are real
– The wrath of God is a present reality for those who reject Him
– Jesus offers hope and a way out of perishing
– We must choose to believe in Him and step out of darkness into the light
– We can experience the fullness of life through Jesus Christ
This conclusion summarizes the main points of the message and emphasizes the importance of making a choice for eternal life through Jesus Christ. It encourages viewers to take action and choose life and provides a sense of hope and urgency.

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