"And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent". A big percentage of professing Christian churches are preaching unsound doctrine to people with itching ears, having turned their ears from the truth listening to fables and calling it the gospel. There is only one gospel recorded in the Word of God and even when the true gospel is preached we are leaving out repentance as part of the salvation experience anymore. Repent ye therefore and be converted that your sins may be blotted out; Christ came to save people from their sins. Luke 13:3,5 "I tell you nay, but except you repent ye shall all likewise perish". And God is not willing that anyone shall perish but that all should come to repentance. The predominating preaching theory of taking verses of scripture out of their context such as taking Christ as Savior, believing on Christ, being baptized and repentance is part of the essence of salvation. Repentance, unconfused sin and forsaken sin is not been mentioned much any more. The so called new convert as well as older ones are still living in their sins. Christ in many ways tells us if we'll come to Him in Godly sorrow repenting of your sins, confessing them to Him He will save you. Christ is the Author and Finisher of eternal salvation. If you're saved you are a pilgrim and a stranger here and should go forth bearing reproach and taking your stand against all sin. Hebrews 13:13. Have you actually repented and forsaken your sins and sinfulness? If not maybe we should examine our profession more closely. It's one thing to stumble from time to time but quite another to live in your sins as your bed partner.
Amen, Brother Steve. All believers repent and all genuine repentance leads to belief. A man who says he believes but shows no repentance is also showing no faith. "...I will show you my faith by my works." Works demonstrate that faith is genuine. Works are faith in shoe leather.
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