From his forthcoming book, Stories That Feed the Soul, Tony Campolo tells a wonderful story of love and total acceptance. Regal Books will release this book in 2010.
Tony expresses the true heart of Jesus in this story. Living the gospel is not a formula - it's causing people to come to God by revealing His irresistable love. It is His kindness that leads us to repentance (Romans 2:4) We see this again and again in the gospels. e.g. Zaccheus, Levi, the Samaritan woman. It was to the self-righteous that Jesus pointed out their sin. The sinner who is drawn to Him knows he is a sinner. God's holiness reveals it to him. And His love leads him to repentance.
He didn't mention Christ in that at all. We can only come unto God by His Son Jesus Christ. And God does reject some people to a place called hell. This sounds harsh, but it's what scripture teaches. Only through Christ can we come unto our heavenly Father. And we must be made new. Born again.
Tony, Thank you for such a wonderful message. God less you Brother for reaching out to the world with the love of God. I needed to hear this message as well as I am often feeling down when I think God loves me less because of my failures. I encourage to keep doing these videos. There is potential to reach millions of people who are lost. God be with you.
Tony expresses the true heart of Jesus in this story. Living the gospel is not a formula - it's causing people to come to God by revealing His irresistable love. It is His kindness that leads us to repentance (Romans 2:4) We see this again and again in the gospels. e.g. Zaccheus, Levi, the Samaritan woman. It was to the self-righteous that Jesus pointed out their sin. The sinner who is drawn to Him knows he is a sinner. God's holiness reveals it to him. And His love leads him to repentance.
lizabann 11 months ago
God bless this man. God has talked to me using this man. I love God.
aleon1220 1 year ago
@Jimbo3783 yeah you are right but he made his point. The eternal love of God.
aleon1220 1 year ago
He didn't mention Christ in that at all. We can only come unto God by His Son Jesus Christ. And God does reject some people to a place called hell. This sounds harsh, but it's what scripture teaches. Only through Christ can we come unto our heavenly Father. And we must be made new. Born again.
Jimbo3783 2 years ago
Tony, Thank you for such a wonderful message. God less you Brother for reaching out to the world with the love of God. I needed to hear this message as well as I am often feeling down when I think God loves me less because of my failures. I encourage to keep doing these videos. There is potential to reach millions of people who are lost. God be with you.
rudeelicious 2 years ago
look for book, Who changed the price tages
beck7t 2 years ago
wow, that is exactly what I needed to hear...tonight. thank you.
joyce8177 2 years ago