DO WE HAVE TO REPENT ??

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To repent* is to change one's mind, and I would humbly suggest that this is necessary to salvation.

* G3340: metanoeō (met-an-o-eh'-o) From G3326 and G3539; to think differently or afterwards, that is, reconsider (morally to feel compunction): - repent.
 
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Yes, we have to repent.

Luke 13:3 - I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.

Acts 3:19 - Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.

2 Peter 3:9 - The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
 
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Hi to all and Peter says in Acts 2:38 that you have to repent !!

Is that for all that are saved TODAY ??

dan p

Question: "What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?"

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Many understand the term repentance to mean “a turning from sin.” Regretting sin and turning from it is related to repentance, but it is not the precise meaning of the word. In the Bible, the word repentmeans “to change one’s mind.” The Bible also tells us that true repentance will result in a change of actions (Luke 3:8–14; Acts 3:19). In summarizing his ministry, Paul declares, “I preached that they should repent and turn to God and demonstrate their repentance by their deeds” (Acts 26:20). The full biblical definition of repentance is a change of mind that results in a change of action.

What, then, is the connection between repentance and salvation? The book of Acts especially focuses on repentance in regard to salvation (Acts 2:38; 3:19; 11:18; 17:30; 20:21; 26:20). To repent, in relation to salvation, is to change your mind regarding sin and Jesus Christ. In Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost (Acts chapter 2), he concludes with a call for the people to repent (Acts 2:38). Repent from what? Peter is calling the people who rejected Jesus (Acts 2:36) to change their minds about that sin and to change their minds about Christ Himself, recognizing that He is indeed “Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36). Peter is calling the people to change their minds, to abhor their past rejection of Christ, and to embrace faith in Him as both Messiah and Savior.

Repentance involves recognizing that you have thought wrongly in the past and determining to think aright in the future. The repentant person has “second thoughts” about the mindset he formally embraced. There is a change of disposition and a new way of thinking about God, about sin, about holiness, and about doing God’s will. True repentance is prompted by “godly sorrow,” and it “leads to salvation” (2 Corinthians 7:10).

Repentance and faith can be understood as two sides of the same coin. It is impossible to place your faith in Jesus Christ as the Savior without first changing your mind about your sin and about who Jesus 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. Biblical repentance, in relation to salvation, is changing your mind from rejection of Christ to faith in Christ.

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 (John 6:44). Repentance is something God gives—it is only possible because of His grace (Acts 5:31; 11:18). 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 (2 Peter 3:9), as does His kindness (Romans 2:4).

While repentance is not a work that earns salvation, repentance unto salvation does result in works. It is impossible to truly 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” (Matthew 3:8). A person who has truly repented of his sin and exercised faith in Christ will give evidence of a changed life (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 5:19–23; James 2:14–26).

To see what repentance looks like in real life, all we need is to do is turn to the story of Zacchaeus. Here was a man who cheated and stole and lived lavishly on his ill-gotten gains—until he met Jesus. At that point he had a radical change of mind: “Look, Lord!” said Zacchaeus. “Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount” (Luke 19:8). Jesus happily proclaimed that salvation had come to Zacchaeus’s house, and that even the tax collector was now “a son of Abraham” (verse 9)—a reference to Zacchaeus’s faith. The cheat became a philanthropist; the thief made restitution. That’s repentance, coupled with faith in Christ.

Repentance, properly defined, is necessary for salvation. Biblical repentance is changing your mind about your sin—no longer is sin something to toy with; it is something to be forsaken as we “flee from the coming wrath” (Matthew 3:7). It is also changing your mind about Jesus Christ—no longer is He to be mocked, discounted, or ignored; He is the Savior to be clung to; He is the Lord to be worshiped and adored.

www.gotquestions.org/repentance.html
 
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Repentance, properly defined, is necessary for salvation. Biblical repentance is changing your mind about your sin—no longer is sin something to toy with; it is something to be forsaken as we “flee from the coming wrath” (Matthew 3:7). It is also changing your mind about Jesus Christ—no longer is He to be mocked, discounted, or ignored; He is the Savior to be clung to; He is the Lord to be worshiped and adored.

How about it is a change from a self serving individual to one in servitude to others. One who no longer seeks gain at the expense of others, but loves and treats all as self.
 
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Hi to all and Peter says in Acts 2:38 that you have to repent !!

Is that for all that are saved TODAY ??

dan p

In the context as it is presented in Acts 2 I have to say no. Leading up to that statement Peter gave a very convincing presentation that Jesus was the promised Messiah that the Nation of Israel had been waiting for and they ignored that as well as took part in His death. Since we today have not been waiting for a savor this does not apply as presented in context.

Using the term as Paul did in Chapters 1-3 of Romans I have to say yes. You must realize who you are and know that you need a savor then have a change of mind realizing "that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance", also taken a little out of context.
 
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St. Peter also says to be baptized in the same verse
Peter is saying "repent unto the remission of your sins," the same as in Acts 3:19. The clause "each one of you be baptized" is parenthetical. This is exactly what Acts 3:19 teaches except that Peter omits the parenthesis.

*Also compare the fact that these Gentiles in Acts 10:45 received the gift of the Holy Spirit (compare with Acts 2:38 - the gift of the Holy Spirit) and this was BEFORE water baptism (Acts 10:47).

In Acts 10:43 we read ..whoever believes in Him receives remission of sins. Again, these Gentiles received the gift of the Holy Spirit - Acts 10:45 - when they believed on the Lord Jesus Christ - Acts 11:17 - (compare with Acts 16:31 - Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved) BEFORE water baptism - Acts 10:47. This is referred to as repentance unto life - Acts 11:18.
 
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Peter is saying "repent unto the remission of your sins," the same as in Acts 3:19. The clause "each one of you be baptized" is parenthetical. This is exactly what Acts 3:19 teaches except that Peter omits the parenthesis.

*Also compare the fact that these Gentiles in Acts 10:45 received the gift of the Holy Spirit (compare with Acts 2:38 - the gift of the Holy Spirit) and this was BEFORE water baptism (Acts 10:47).

In Acts 10:43 we read ..whoever believes in Him receives remission of sins. Again, these Gentiles received the gift of the Holy Spirit - Acts 10:45 - when they believed on the Lord Jesus Christ - Acts 11:17 - (compare with Acts 16:31 - Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved) BEFORE water baptism - Acts 10:47. This is referred to as repentance unto life - Acts 11:18.

Who among the crowd gathered for Pentecost do you think are Gentiles?
 
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It was a Jewish gathering at Pentecost. So what's your point?
Were there Gentiles in the crowd and if so what would they have to repent from?

Many hold that salvation was being offered to everyone starting in Acts 2. If this is the case then what would a Gentile need to repent of and how did they gain remission of sin at that time?
 
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Were there Gentiles in the crowd and if so what would they have to repent from?

Many hold that salvation was being offered to everyone starting in Acts 2. If this is the case then what would a Gentile need to repent of and how did they gain remission of sin at that time?
In Acts 2:22, we see that Peter is addressing, "Men of Israel." In verses 36-37, we read - "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?"

John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:18 - He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. We all receive eternal life through believing in Him. Including the Gentiles.

Repentance is not only for Jews. Acts 20:21 - testifying both to Jews and to Greeks of repentance toward God and of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
 
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Mark 1:14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

Matthew 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

etc.

Jesus said repent in accord with His Gospel of the Kingdom which taught the selflessness, servitude and justice of the Kingdom compared to the self serving gain at the expense of others world of man. Those who sought a more just life from their oppression had no trouble understanding the repentance (change) in nature required of them and understanding the benefits of acting in the ways of the Kingdom vs the trouble creating traditional ways of mankind..

That would be especially essential today but the selfishness and gain at the expense of others of man has become not just a traditional nature but the philosophy behind nations, so fewer will wish to repent but instead prefer gospels that tickle the ears.
 
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To repent* is to change one's mind, and I would humbly suggest that this is necessary to salvation.

* G3340: metanoeō (met-an-o-eh'-o) From G3326 and G3539; to think differently or afterwards, that is, reconsider (morally to feel compunction): - repent.


Hi and what about Acts 26:20 where Luke says , DOINGS WORKS BEFITTING REPENTANCE ?

Then In Matt 3:7-9 Matthew would NOT BAPTIZE the Pharisees and Sadducees , ve8 , unless they brought FRUIT/WORKS that showed they were repented !!

What say you ??

dan p
 
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Peter is saying "repent unto the remission of your sins," the same as in Acts 3:19. The clause "each one of you be baptized" is parenthetical. This is exactly what Acts 3:19 teaches except that Peter omits the parenthesis.

*Also compare the fact that these Gentiles in Acts 10:45 received the gift of the Holy Spirit (compare with Acts 2:38 - the gift of the Holy Spirit) and this was BEFORE water baptism (Acts 10:47).

In Acts 10:43 we read ..whoever believes in Him receives remission of sins. Again, these Gentiles received the gift of the Holy Spirit - Acts 10:45 - when they believed on the Lord Jesus Christ - Acts 11:17 - (compare with Acts 16:31 - Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved) BEFORE water baptism - Acts 10:47. This is referred to as repentance unto life - Acts 11:18.

We have to just disagree than.
 
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We have to just disagree than.


Hi and Israel in had something to REPENT of , the the act of KILLING the prince of life !!

In Rom 1:1-32 the GENTILES were given up !!

But A SOULISH man Receives NOT the things of God , for it is FOOLISHNESS TO HIM , and he cannot know it because it is being SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED !!

So how then will a spiritually dead man accept salvation ??

dan p
 
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Faith alone justifies, but real faith is never alone, it is accompanied by good works.
Hi and what about Acts 26:20 where Luke says , DOINGS WORKS BEFITTING REPENTANCE ?

Then In Matt 3:7-9 Matthew would NOT BAPTIZE the Pharisees and Sadducees , ve8 , unless they brought FRUIT/WORKS that showed they were repented !!

What say you ??

dan p

Faith alone justifies, but real faith is never alone, it is accompanied by good works.
 
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Hi and Israel in had something to REPENT of , the the act of KILLING the prince of life !!

In Rom 1:1-32 the GENTILES were given up !!

But A SOULISH man Receives NOT the things of God , for it is FOOLISHNESS TO HIM , and he cannot know it because it is being SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED !!

So how then will a spiritually dead man accept salvation ??

dan p

What?
 
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