by John R. Gentry No greater question has ever entered the mind of any person!  And no greater quest has been pursued than the answer to this important question!  What must I do to be saved?  Have you ever asked that question?  If not, why not?  How do you think this question can be answered?  [...]

When A Christian Sins Acts 8.22; 1 John 1.9 Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. Acts 8.22, ESV (31) Simon the sorcerer had heard the good news about the name of Jesus and his Kingdom, that is [...]

Repent: Luke 13.3; Acts 17.30 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.  Luke 13.3 ESV (5) This week we move from passages discussing the necessity of faith to some that discuss the necessity of repenting.  What is repentance?  Is it deep remorse or regret rendered upon the realization of [...]

The Need To Confess Unto Salvation (2) Last week we discussed the necessity of confessing our faith in Jesus in order to be saved (check website for archives). This week we conclude this topic by discussing the New Testament teaching concerning how the confession is to be made and the reality that all souls will [...]

The Need To Repent Of Our Sins (Pt. 2) How Is Repentance Brought About? Because repentance is vital to our salvation, we need to know how to bring about true repentance. How can a person’s stubborn will be broken? How can one be moved to abhor their rebellious sins and turn to cling to the [...]

The Need To Repent Of Our Sins (Pt. 1) That repentance is necessary to our salvation cannot be denied when we consider all the New Testament says about it. Seeing that repentance is so important in the gospel plan of salvation, it becomes necessary that we understand the meaning of repentance (for if not, how [...]