Repentance

Your very first act as a Christian is repentance. The word repent means “to think differently” or “reconsider.” Another definition is “to turn around.” It does not mean “feel bad” or “beat yourself up.” Guilt and shame are very real emotions that result from living in disobedience to God, but they are not repentance. At some point, guilt and shame should prompt you to think differently and reconsider your position. When you are trapped in a hopeless situation and realize that your only hope is God, repent! Turn away from the life that is causing the guilt and shame and turn toward Christ, who is able to save you from the hopelessness that you feel. When you trust Christ to be your Lord and Savior, you surrender your life of guilt and shame to find new life in Him. In that moment of trust and belief, you are born again. To learn more about what it means to be born again, click the button below.

Born Again

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Biblical References

Matthew 3:2

Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Psalm 51:17

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Psalm 51:10

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

2 Corinthians 7:10

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.

Luke 24:47

Repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His name to all nations.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.

Hosea 6:1

Come, let us return to the Lord; for He has torn us, that He may heal us; He has struck us down, and He will bind us up.

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