Acts 17:287 Signs of Life

“Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God!”

2 Corinthians 7:1

“For in him we live and move and have our being.”

“Excretion: The elimination by an organism of waste products that result from metabolic processes. In plants, waste is minimal and is eliminated primarily by diffusion to the outside environment. Animals have specific organs of excretion. In vertebrates, the kidney filters blood, conserving water and producing waste products. Also, the skin and lungs, which eliminate carbon dioxide, are also excretory organs.”

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Scientific Process

The Spiritual Process“Every heart builds up a collection of junk throughout the day that needs to be emptied through the process of repentance, If we do not get rid of these sins, they will act just like toxin does in the human body, causing illness and, eventually, death.” - Breen

Confession as toxin release

Confession as Toxin Release

“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Proverbs 28:13

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” James 5:16

Repentance as release from past ways of living & thinking

“Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord…” Acts 3:19

Forgiveness as release from heart bondage

“If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly father will also forgive you.” Matthew 6:15

“I will cleanse them from all the sin they have committed against me and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against me.” Jeremiah 33:8

“Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting

holiness out of reverence for God!”2 Corinthians 7:1