If you have never repented of your sins and turned to Jesus Christ as your Savior, I encourage you to do so today! The Bible says that now is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Without repentance, there can be no forgiveness (Luke 13:3). In fact, it is the very first step in coming to faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38). ![]() Repentance is not optional if we want to have a relationship with God. When we repent and turn back to Him, He forgives us and cleanses us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). No matter what our sin may be, the consequences are the same-separation from God. Sin can be an action, like lying or stealing, or it can be a thought, like hatred or jealousy. It is anything that falls short of His perfect standards. Sin is anything that goes against God’s laws. In order to repent, we must first understand what sin is. We want to worship God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Instead, we want to know Him and follow His teachings. We no longer want to live in disobedience to God. We are confessing that we have sinned and want to turn away from our old way of life. ![]() When we repent, we are acknowledging our need for God’s forgiveness and grace. We repent because we have sinned against God and we want to be forgiven. ![]() It is a turning from our sinful ways and towards God. The Bible teaches that repentance is a change of heart and life regarding sin. The dictionary defines repentance as “to feel sorry, self-reproachful, or contrite for past conduct to change one’s mind regarding past behavior.”
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