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The urgency of the call to repent

In the preaching of John the Baptist

Matthew 3:2 pp Mark 1:4 pp Luke 3:3

In the preaching of Jesus Christ

Mark 1:15 See also Matthew 4:17; Luke 13:3

In the preaching of Peter

Acts 2:38 See also Acts 3:19

In the preaching of Paul

Acts 20:21; Acts 26:20

The urgency of the need to proclaim the gospel

2 Timothy 4:1-2 See also John 4:35-37; 2 Corinthians 6:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:2 in the light of the coming day of the Lord

Examples of urgent summons by officials

Numbers 22:37; 1 Samuel 21:8; Daniel 3:22

See also

2375  kingdom of God
4903  time
4924  delay
5048  opportunities & salvation
5463  proclamations
6734  repentance, importance
7754  preaching
8461  priorities
8652  importunity