An example of what is wrong with this world.

[Petros2015]

17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

I think he was actually referring to Himself, as He often did.

I'm confused by this.
Do you think He was talking to Himself when He was saying that?
I guess He was...
If no one
Listened

 

[Petros2015]

Celebration is a tool used to honor changes in direction.

The Greek word for "repentance" is metanoia
It means "a change in direction", like adjusting one's course by checking a compass pointing True North
So I (think) we might be in agreement
The one naturally follows the other

Luke 15:7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.