Christianity witout Repentence is Dead

The call to repentence.

The There is this idea, this false teaching, within the seeker friendly, progressive church of today that suggests that salvation can be obtained without the cost of repentance and a transformed life.

Imagine, a man from church stumbles through the front door of his home, drunk, the heavy scent of alcohol and another woman clinging to his body, the world spinning slightly. In his haze, he lash out at his wife, fueled by frustrations and guilt that he can’t even articulate, striking her with his fists. Each night unfolds in a cycle of anger, violence, and regret, leaving his wife in tears as he promises to do better in the morning light. But does claiming to be saved, attending church on Sunday and these nightly apologies carry the weight of true repentance?

Hardly. Because true repentence is not when you cry, but it is when you "change". Repentance is not merely a fleeting feeling of guilt; it is a profound transformation—a radical change in one’s lifestyle, mindset, and heart. It's a call, echoing through the ages, urging us to forsake our destructive habits and turn towards the living God in a spirit of obedience and humility. It's about walking a path of righteousness, a journey from the shadows we have wandered into.

True repentance is far more than just feeling remorse for our actions; it demands deliberate, conscious efforts to alter our sinful ways and behaviors. It beckons a commitment to change that transforms the very core of our being.

The Biblel consistently teaches that repentence is a necessary part of salvation;

Luke 13:2: Jesus states, "I tell you, except you repent, you shall all likewise perish".

Luke 5:32: Jesus says, "I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance".

Acts 3:19: This verse explains that repentance is necessary for sins to be "blotted out".

Acts 2:38: Peter tells the crowd to "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost",

If the gospel is indeed good news—a radiant beacon of hope—then repentance, according to the Word, is intertwined within it, and must also be embraced as part of the good news. If the concept of repentance feels burdensome or alarming to someone, it serves as a clear indication that they might be missing the deeper, liberating message of the gospel.

To foster significant and swift spiritual change in our lives, repentance stands as the cornerstone, the vital step towards a renewed existence.

Do not be deceived, you cannot become a new creature in Christ, without true repentence.