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Free: A Gift from God
SAVED
Soteriology is the study of the Bible doctrine of Salvation. It discusses how the death of Jesus Christ secures the salvation of those who believe in Him. Also, it helps us to understand the doctrines of Redemption, Justification, Sanctification, Propitiation, and the Atonement.
What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation? Many understand the term repentance to mean turning from sin. This is not the Biblical definition of repentance. In the Bible, the word repent means a change of mind. The Bible also tells us that true repentance will result in a change of actions.
The Book of Acts declares I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds. What, then, is the connection between repentance and salvation? Acts seems to especially focus on repentance in regards to salvation.
To repent, in relation to salvation, is to change your mind in regard to Jesus Christ. In Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost in Acts he concludes with a call for the people to repent. Repent from what?
Peter is calling the people who rejected Jesus to change their minds about Him, to recognize that He is both Lord and Savior. Peter is calling the people to change their minds from rejection of Christ Jesus to faith in Him alone. Repentance and faith can be understood as two sides of the same coin.
It is impossible to place your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior without first changing your mind about who He is and what He has done. Whether it is repentance from willful rejection or repentance from ignorance or disinterest, it is a change of mind.
It is crucially important that we understand repentance is not a work we do to earn salvation. No one can repent and come to God unless God pulls that person to Himself. Acts indicates that repentance is something God gives—it is only possible because of His grace.
No one can repent unless God grants repentance. All of salvation, including repentance and faith, is a result of God drawing us, opening our eyes, and changing our hearts.
God's longsuffering leads us to repentance, as does His kindness. While repentance is not a work that earns salvation, repentance unto salvation does result in works. It is impossible to truly and fully change your mind without that causing a change in action. In the Bible, repentance results in a change in behavior. That is why John the Baptist called people to produce fruit in keeping with repentance.
A person who has truly repented from rejection of Jesus to faith in Christ will give evidence of a changed life. Repentance, properly defined, is necessary for salvation. Biblical repentance is changing your mind about Jesus Christ and turning to God in faith for salvation.
Turning from sin is not the definition of repentance but it is one of the results of genuine faith based repentance towards your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What does it mean to be a born again Christian? The classic passage from the Bible that answers this question is in the Book of John.
Jesus Christ is talking to Nicodemus, a prominent Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin, the ruling body of the Jews.
Nicodemus had come to Jesus at night with some questions. As Jesus talked with Nicodemus, He said, I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. How can a man be born...
Soteriology is the study of the Bible doctrine of Salvation. It discusses how the death of Jesus Christ secures the salvation of those who believe in Him. Also, it helps us to understand the doctrines of Redemption, Justification, Sanctification, Propitiation, and the Atonement.
What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation? Many understand the term repentance to mean turning from sin. This is not the Biblical definition of repentance. In the Bible, the word repent means a change of mind. The Bible also tells us that true repentance will result in a change of actions.
The Book of Acts declares I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds. What, then, is the connection between repentance and salvation? Acts seems to especially focus on repentance in regards to salvation.
To repent, in relation to salvation, is to change your mind in regard to Jesus Christ. In Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost in Acts he concludes with a call for the people to repent. Repent from what?
Peter is calling the people who rejected Jesus to change their minds about Him, to recognize that He is both Lord and Savior. Peter is calling the people to change their minds from rejection of Christ Jesus to faith in Him alone. Repentance and faith can be understood as two sides of the same coin.
It is impossible to place your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior without first changing your mind about who He is and what He has done. Whether it is repentance from willful rejection or repentance from ignorance or disinterest, it is a change of mind.
It is crucially important that we understand repentance is not a work we do to earn salvation. No one can repent and come to God unless God pulls that person to Himself. Acts indicates that repentance is something God gives—it is only possible because of His grace.
No one can repent unless God grants repentance. All of salvation, including repentance and faith, is a result of God drawing us, opening our eyes, and changing our hearts.
God's longsuffering leads us to repentance, as does His kindness. While repentance is not a work that earns salvation, repentance unto salvation does result in works. It is impossible to truly and fully change your mind without that causing a change in action. In the Bible, repentance results in a change in behavior. That is why John the Baptist called people to produce fruit in keeping with repentance.
A person who has truly repented from rejection of Jesus to faith in Christ will give evidence of a changed life. Repentance, properly defined, is necessary for salvation. Biblical repentance is changing your mind about Jesus Christ and turning to God in faith for salvation.
Turning from sin is not the definition of repentance but it is one of the results of genuine faith based repentance towards your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What does it mean to be a born again Christian? The classic passage from the Bible that answers this question is in the Book of John.
Jesus Christ is talking to Nicodemus, a prominent Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin, the ruling body of the Jews.
Nicodemus had come to Jesus at night with some questions. As Jesus talked with Nicodemus, He said, I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. How can a man be born...
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First published April 3, 2015
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About the author
Robb Moser
152 books1 followerRobb Moser was the pastor of Way Home Church and the publisher of Verse to Verse. Robb was a Word of God preacher and a Gospel of Jesus teacher. Moser studied at Moody Bible Institute and Reformed Theological Seminary.
He was raised in the Presbyterian church and attended Congregational, Lutheran, and community churches for 50+ years before starting a home church called the Way on Father's Day, Sunday, June 19, 2011. The Way was the name of the Jesus followers and the Christ believers. Acts 24:14 But this I admit to you that according to the Way which they call a sect I do serve the God of our fathers believing everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets.
He was raised in the Presbyterian church and attended Congregational, Lutheran, and community churches for 50+ years before starting a home church called the Way on Father's Day, Sunday, June 19, 2011. The Way was the name of the Jesus followers and the Christ believers. Acts 24:14 But this I admit to you that according to the Way which they call a sect I do serve the God of our fathers believing everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets.
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