“Then Came The Altar Call”
Sunday, January 12, 2025Key Verse
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Acts 2:38).
Text —Acts 2:36-41
Message
In a small church nestled on a hill, the preacher gave a powerful sermon about God’s unconditional love and redemption. Ethan, a notorious drunkard, staggered in with a bottle of beer in his hand while the message was still on. The words of the preacher hit him hard, exposing his hopelessness without Christ. Then came the altar call! With trembling hands, Ethan rose from his seat and stepped forward. As he knelt at the altar with his eyes filled with tears, a wave of repentance united his soul with the Saviour in total surrender. It was a new day for the young Ethan as the peace of Christ flooded his heart.
On the day of Pentecost, one of the privileges enjoyed was an open door to repentance. Peter, in our text, made the call to repentance after a fiery message. About 3000 souls responded to that altar call and were saved. The Saviour is still calling every youth who is lost in sin today. It does not matter how far you have gone in sin. Answer the call now and obtain His salvation.
Quote
About 3000 souls responded
Challenge
Do not reject the Saviour’s call.
Prayer for today