Several impressions I received from this section have given me this feeling in my heart to want to share these truths with others. Although it is directed towards Oliver and David to call them to be disciples, I realize that because I have accepted to take upon myself he name of Christ, I also have the calling to preach His gospel (v28). Everyone is precious to God, and I'm sure He wants all to return to Him in the end, but we have agency and must choose that for ourselves (v10-12).
His gift is available to all who repent, but not everyone knows that so it is the duty of those who know to spread that truth to everyone else (v15-16, 21). Christ is the only name that has the power to save men because it is given of the Father and will be used to call people at the last day (v23-24). It's the honest truth that every man, woman, and child of accountable age must repent and be baptized to have a chance at gaining the kingdom of the Father (v42-44).
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