What is Repentance? What Does Repent Mean? (Video)

 

"The manner in which faith and repentance are coupled together in Scripture plainly shows that as faith is implicitly present in repentance, so repentance is implicitly in faith."  - R. L. Dabney

Besides Jesus Christ, John the Baptist is one of the more prolific names in the Gospels. He was the predecessor of Jesus the Messiah, who preached a gospel of repentance; of which is the theme of his ministry (Matthew 3:2).

John earned the name "The Baptist" because of his practice of baptizing those who answered his message to earnestly repent of their sin. In this way, he fulfilled Old Testament prophecy of the one who would clear the path for the coming Messiah (Isaiah 40:3; Malachi 3:1). 

John's call to repent (Matthew 3:1-2), indicated that a change of mind, and heart was needed. This was a surprise to many because they thought they were righteous enough to have access to God. But, heritage and works were not enough!

Today, a number of people still think along this same line. The problem being they do not understand what is meant by: to repent; or repentance. The brief video above explains repentance and its necessity for our salvation.

Scripture: Acts 3:19; 1 John 1:9; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Luke 5:32; Proverbs 28:13

Prayer: Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! - Psalm 51: 1-2 (ESV)

Cheerfully in Christ,

Amanda