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Renewing grace (Acts 3:17-21)
Today's text is part of Peter's sermon. Through the event that a person who had never walked since birth got up and walked, this event was the result of faith in the name of Jesus Christ, whom God had sent. Peter said that the people did not believe in this Jesus because they did not know him. And the suffering of Jesus was fulfilled as already prophesied through the prophets (Isaiah 53:1-6, Messiah's suffering prophecy). Through these events of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ on the cross, Peter testified that God wants all people to be made new. So now people must be renewed. Then people have to be pleasant, how does this happen? What does it mean to be renewed? And how can a person be renewed?
1. Meaning of being new
To be renewed means to become cheerful. This word has several meanings. First, it is ‘comfort’. It means comfort and comfort. Second, it is ‘rest’. It means rest and rest. Third, it is ‘peace’. It means peace of mind and peace of mind. The day of renewal is a gift to be gained in the present, and it also signifies a day of peace that will be fulfilled through the second coming of Jesus Christ. Man is a being in need of the true grace of God. This grace is a renewing, a rejuvenating grace. In this way, you will receive God's renewing grace and discover new changes and holy values in your life. When you do this, you will enjoy the happiness of eternal life that God has promised. Even in the present life, you will receive the comfort of God and live with a stable heart, the newlyweds will be restored through true rest and live an energetic life, and you will enjoy a happy life through the peace given from heaven.
2. How to be renewed
How can we receive the renewing grace that God gives us? God sent Jesus Christ to give us this wonderful grace. Those who believe in Jesus Christ can receive the grace of being newly created in Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Jesus came in the past and will come again in the future. Therefore, life must realize its own nature before Him, repent and turn around. We need to look back personally and nationally. In order to receive God's renewing grace, what we need to do on the human side is to repent and turn around. The word repentance (metanoia) has the following meanings. First, it is a ‘change of mind’. Second, it is ‘to change one’s heart’. Third, it is a ‘new thing’. It is about changing the direction of your life and renewing your mind so that you can be transformed and become a new being through true forgiveness. This change through Hwagae is a blessing to become a new creature through qualitative change.
3. Blessings renewed
The grace that God gives through Jesus Christ is a new thing. The result of the Lord's renewing grace is that the days of rejoicing will come. This grace is, first, the blessing of receiving forgiveness of sins. The problem of man is the problem of sin, and the problem of sin is only through the merits of the blood of Jesus Christ. A man can enjoy true joy only when he is forgiven of all his sins. Second, you will enjoy the happiness of the day of renewal. When you discover and live life's value and worth, your daily life becomes a meaningful life and a life full of happiness. Jesus Christ is the Lord of the Second Coming. When He comes again, all things will be restored to perfection. Through the first coming, you have achieved a spiritual restoration, and through the second coming, you will achieve a specific restoration. Jesus is still praying for our complete salvation at the right hand of God (Hebrews 7:25). He is preparing our place (John 14:2-3). And you will come again. We must live righteously before this person. Repentance is God's grace that transforms people into a new life.