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Repentance

We believe that all who truly repent of their sins in full surrender and willing obedience to God, and who by faith accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, have their sins forgiven by an act of divine grace. Such individuals are justified, pardoned from the penalty of sin and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, which literally abides within them and supplies the divine love that alone can fulfill the law and produce righteousness. They are baptized by the Spirit into the Body of Christ, which is the true Church of God. We believe in a true change in life and attitude. Only those who have the indwelling presence of, and are being led by, the Holy Spirit are Christ's (Acts 2:38; 3:19; 5:29-32; 2 Corinthians 7:10; John 3:16; Ephesians 1:7; 2:7-9; Romans 3:21-26; 5:5; 6:6; 8:4,9-10,14; 13:1; Jeremiah 33:8; John 14:16-17; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Philippians 2:3-5).

Repentance from dead works is listed in Hebrews 6:1 as a part of the foundation that ultimately leads to perfection and eternal life. Jesus pointed out the importance of repentance when He twice stated that "unless you repent you will all likewise perish" (Luke 13:3,5). God requires that everyone repent (Acts 17:30; 2 Peter 3:9).

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Table of Contents that includes "Repentance"

Repentance:

• _Is Today the Only Day of Salvation?
• _How Can We Resist Satan?
• _What Can You Do?
• _Should Children Be Baptized?
• _Repentance: Your First Step
• _The Church
• _Water Baptism
• _What Is the Fate of Those Who Refuse to Repent?
• _What Should You Do?
• _How God Balances Justice With Mercy
• _Chapter 4: Hope for a Troubled World
• _Transforming Your Life - Table of Contents
• _What Must I Do?
• _Praying for a Right Spirit and New Attitude
• _Why We Must Change Our Way of Thinking
• _What About Matthew 28:19?
• _Glossary (bsc4)
• _The Gospel Jesus Taught
• _Gifts from God: The Foundation of His Relationship with Us
• _Why We Need a Redeemer
• _Baptism: Why Do We Need It?
• _The Importance of Repentance
• _What is Repentance?
• _What is Sin?
• _What Is Repentance?
• _Develop Your Spiritual Senses
• _America's Tragedies: What Would Jesus Christ Say?
• _Are You Putting Off Your Salvation?
• _The Penalty for Unrepentant Sinners
• _The Transforming Power of Forgiveness
• _How Do Your Recover From a Costly Mistake?
• _The Story of Jesus Christ: Where Do You Fit?
• _What Is a True Christian?
• _Did God Create People Evil?
• _Repentance: A Profound Turnaround!
• _Baptism: Beginning of a New Life
• _How Do You Recover From a Costly Mistake?
• _What Is Repentance? (4/2004)
• _What Are You Waiting for?
• _The Big Cover Up
• _September 11, 2001--Where Do We Go From Here?
• _Less Than Perfect
• _Taking Responsibility
• _Prayers for a Prisoner
• _Leaven: Seeing Ourselves in the Story
• _God's Forgiveness: What Does He Require From You?

• _Turning Swords Into Plowshares: Starting Now
• _The Wheat Doesn't Know Hate
• _Forgiving the Unforgivable
• _War's Long Memory
• _The Church of God Today
• _Destination and Course Correction: Planned From the Outset
• _Forgiveness of Sin
• _Sin and God's Law
• _The Sacrifice of Jesus Christ
• _Other Important Ways Jesus Fulfilled the Law
• _The 'Curse of the Law'
• _Grace and Law: Why Are They Inseparable?
• _The High Priest Essential to Salvation
• _How Does Justification Relate to Salvation?
• _What Was 'Wiped Out' by Jesus Christ's Death?
• _A High Priest Eager to Help Us
• _Is Our Conscience Important?
• _God's Grace and Forgiveness
• _Why Must We Be Reconciled to God?
• _Did You Sin Today?
• _Three Strikes and You're Out - or Are You?
• _If I Knew Then What I Know Now
• _What Does the Bible Teach About Fasting?
• _What Does It Mean to Have Freedom in Christ?
• _Reconciliation: A Vital Part of Christ's Message
• _Forgive, and You Shall Be Forgiven
• _Seven Reasons Why Jesus Was Born
• _Just for Youth: Making Peace
• _Questions and Answers - Sep/Oct 2003
• _Repentance, Penance and Grace
• _What's the Answer to a Better Life?
• _Forgiving Your Parents
• _"Sometimes You Have to Break the Rules"?
• _Thoughts From Dad
• _Do You Remember When?
• _Loving Your Enemies
• _Discover the Power of Forgiveness
• _Are You Pulling Your Own Hair?
• _Can God Forgive Me?
• _Religion With and Without Mercy
• _Forgive
• _What if We Sin After Conversion?
• _A Lesson in Prayer