2007-01-21 04:09:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's for it.
2007-01-21 04:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are 74 references in my Bible Concordance to verses about repentance. So if you REALLY want to thrash the subject out, get a Concordance, and look it up! Interestingly, the Old Testament is full of repentance issues as is the New Testament. The crucial factor, from God's point of view, is that he "sees" the heart and knows whether individuals are genuinely repentant or not. Jesus also reads the hearts of men! Proud people never repent. It takes humility to repent, for it means admitting to God that he is right and you are wrong. May God bless you.
2007-01-21 04:50:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The New Testament has several verses on repentance:
REPENT - Luke 13:3 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.
Acts 17:30 Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent.
Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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.
Acts 26:20 but declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance.
Luke 15:7 I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.
Romans 2:4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
I hope that this helps. Have a great day.
Eds
2007-01-21 04:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by Eds 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Repentance
Who are called to repentance? It's in the Bible, Luke 5:32, NIV. "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
What goes with repentance? It's in the Bible, Luke 24:47, NIV. "And repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem."
How do I know if I have sinned? It's in the Bible, Romans 3:20, TEV. "For no man is put right in God's sight by doing what the Law requires; what the Law does is to make man know that he has sinned."
What must I do to be saved? It's in the Bible, Acts 2:38; 16:31, NIV. "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven." "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved."
Repentance is a gift from God. It's in the Bible, Romans 2:4, NIV. "Or do you show contempt for the riches of His kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you toward repentance?"
How do I feel when I sin? It's in the Bible, Psalm 38:18, TLB. "I confess my sins; I am sorry for what I have done."
What does repentance bring? It's in the Bible, II Corinthians 7:10, NIV. "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret."
How does Jesus feel when I repent? It's in the Bible, Luke 15:7, TEV. "I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine respectable people who do not need to repent."
2007-01-21 04:14:57 · answer #4 · answered by oh nedla 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Repentance is a duty imposed upon all mankind. It is a plain command of God, and no man can refuse to repent without bearing the responsibility that must come upon him. When Jesus gave the world-wide commission, He said, "That repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations . . . (St. Luke 24:47). St. Paul said that, "God now commandeth all men every where to repent" (Acts 17:30). Can anyone read these scriptures and conclude that he can be saved without repentance? I don't think so!!
2007-01-21 04:12:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Jesus says, 'I am the Way, the Truth and the Light. None can come to the Father except thru me'
'Repent and be Baptised everyone in the name of the Father for the forgiveness of sins.'
2007-01-21 04:14:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An awful lot. I'd say John the Baptist's speech had the most relevance but see Wikipedia's article "Repentance" for a full explanation.
2007-01-21 04:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by queenbee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Repentence means to lay down one's lifestyle and become a new person in Jesus Christ. It is also remorse for the things you have done to God, yourself and others.Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:15.
2007-01-21 04:14:31 · answer #8 · answered by Sassy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and you will recieve the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38
2007-01-21 04:15:18 · answer #9 · answered by Emily 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to repent and not do the sin again to be forgiven.
2007-01-21 04:15:40 · answer #10 · answered by jasmin2236 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine respectable people who do not need to repent."
2007-01-21 04:54:29 · answer #11 · answered by tatal_nostru2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋