Repentance Articles
Nowhere does the Bible say the gospel is that Jesus Christ came to die for our sins! Instead, the true gospel tells us why He did so. More than that, it reveals the momentous purpose that God is accomplishing, what it means to be born again, how to receive eternal life, what salvation is, and the reason reconciliation through the blood of the Lamb is necessary.
Basic Doctrines: Repentance
Summary: Repentance is a condition of baptism in God's church and ultimately of conversion and salvation. It is also a lifelong process which we should continue until the day of Christ's return.
For Teens Too!
Summary: Do you know of someone who has done everything perfectly? Conversely, do you know of someone whose whole life is one big mistake? Have you ever made mistakes—maybe a lot of them? We have all done stupid things in our lives. ...
Our End Time
Summary: As we trudge relentlessly into the time of the end, and the bright summer days continue to be spiritually dark, we frequently cast about for any indicator of how much longer it will be until Jesus Christ returns, bringing the mad rule of man to a close. ...
Repentance: The Genuine Article (Part Five)
Summary: We can learn a great deal from the sore trial of Job, particularly what God did to bring him to the point of repentance. ...
Repentance: The Genuine Article (Part Four)
Summary: Now that we have considered the two main Old Testament words for “repentance,” we can look at the New Testament Greek word metanoia. ...
Repentance: The Genuine Article (Part One)
Summary: In the American presidential campaign of 2008, eventual winner Barack Obama ran on a platitudinous platform of hope and change. His supposedly soaring rhetoric captured the support ...
Repentance: The Genuine Article (Part Six)
Summary: John the Baptist is the first of God’s messengers to address repentance in the New Testament:
"In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!'" ...
Repentance: The Genuine Article (Part Three)
Summary: Last time, while discussing the Hebrew word naham, frequently translated as “repentance” in the Old Testament, we saw that sorrow for sin may be nothing more than self-pity. ...
Repentance: The Genuine Article (Part Two)
Summary: In Part One, we saw that, while people can make positive changes in their lives, true repentance—the kind that counts toward salvation—only occurs after God has invited a person into a relationship with Him. ...
Separation and At-One-Ment
Summary: Throughout the generations, war has been mankind's solution to problems. Is there hope for the future? John Ritenbaugh gives the comforting answer: at-one-ment is possible with God!
What Does 'Examine Yourselves' Mean?
Summary: Each year, Christians prepare for Passover by engaging in a thorough, spiritual self-examination. Using II Corinthians 13:5, Greg Smith expands on the apostle Paul's instruction, showing us what we need to look for.
What Is Real Repentance?
Summary: What does it mean to "repent"? Is it "accepting Christ"? Is real repentance merely an emotional feeling? And is repentance really necessary for salvation? The answers to these crucial questions are found in your Bible.
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