God’s judgment, both in this life and in the life to come, is based on this gospel testimony.
The kingdom of heaven is closed, however, by proclaiming and publicly declaring to unbelievers and hypocrites that, as long as they do not repent, the anger of God and eternal condemnation rest on them. The kingdom of heaven is opened by proclaiming and publicly declaring to each and every believer that, as often as he accepts the gospel promise in true faith, God, because of what Christ has done, truly forgives all his sins. HOW DOES PREACHING THE GOSPEL OPEN AND CLOSE THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN? I am anointed to confess his name, to present myself to him as a living sacrifice of thanks, to strive with a good conscience against sin and the devil in this life, and afterward to reign with Christ over all creation for all eternity. Because by faith I am a member of Christ and so I share in his anointing.
That gospel is summarized for us in the articles of our Christian faith-a creed beyond doubt, and confessed throughout the world. Everything God promises us in the gospel. Confession: The Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 22Ī.
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