Accepting Jesus

Summary

Elder Dan Sammons emphasizes the importance of speaking strictly according to the Bible, cautioning against popular Christian phrases like "accepting Jesus" or "asking Jesus into your heart" which are not biblical terms. He explains that true salvation and being born again are acts of God's mercy and regeneration, not human actions or decisions. Using biblical examples such as the parable of the Pharisee and the publican and Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, he highlights that spiritual rebirth precedes faith and understanding of the kingdom of God. The sermon calls believers to accept all of Jesus' teachings and recognize salvation as God's sovereign work rather than human effort.