Sorry fren but this is basic and universally accepted as part of the gospel and the golden chain of redemption. Repentance is a command to Unbelievers. You don't need a savior if there's nothing to be saved from.
But don't take my word for it. Here's a few verses.
Acts 3:19: "So turn away from your sins. Turn to God. Then your sins will be wiped away. The time will come when the Lord will make everything new"
Luke 13:3 - No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish
Matthew 4:17: "Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near"
Acts 2:38: "Turn away from our sins and to God"
Jesus said, “I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish” (Luke 13:3)
Jesus Himself emphasizes the importance of repentance in His teachings. Mark 1:15 (NIV) records His words: "The time has come... The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!" This reflects the idea that repentance is a fundamental response to the message of the Gospel, leading to a transformed life through faith.
People are told to repent(change-mind), but they aren't told to repent of sin to receive eternal life. They must believe in Jesus Christ to receive eternal life.
Luke 13:3 - "No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish"
The people told Jesus of men who were physically slain, not men eternally condemned.
Some people understand James 2 to mean that your faith must be accompanied by works to receive eternal life.
But, in 1 Corinthians 11, we see people doing what James warned about. Many of them were getting drunk and gluttonizing at the Lord's Supper/Holy Communion, in front of others who were going hungry. "Can that faith save him?"(James 2:14) No. Their faith in Christ, that was not accompanied by the love of their brethren, did not save them from the Lord's discipline. "For this reason many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep." (Cor 11:30) But, Paul assures them that, although disciplined for their sin, they still have eternal life. "But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world." (Cor 11:32)
Acts 3:19 is an odd one because many looser translations add "turn from sin", while more literal translations say just "repent and return". It may mean "Repent(change your mind) about disbelieving in God's Son, Jesus, the Christ and return."
Sorry fren but this is basic and universally accepted as part of the gospel and the golden chain of redemption. Repentance is a command to Unbelievers. You don't need a savior if there's nothing to be saved from.
But don't take my word for it. Here's a few verses.
Acts 3:19: "So turn away from your sins. Turn to God. Then your sins will be wiped away. The time will come when the Lord will make everything new"
Luke 13:3 - No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish
Matthew 4:17: "Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near"
Acts 2:38: "Turn away from our sins and to God"
Jesus said, “I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish” (Luke 13:3)
Jesus Himself emphasizes the importance of repentance in His teachings. Mark 1:15 (NIV) records His words: "The time has come... The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!" This reflects the idea that repentance is a fundamental response to the message of the Gospel, leading to a transformed life through faith.
Thank you for the reply, fren.
People are told to repent(change-mind), but they aren't told to repent of sin to receive eternal life. They must believe in Jesus Christ to receive eternal life.
Luke 13:3 - "No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish" The people told Jesus of men who were physically slain, not men eternally condemned.
Some people understand James 2 to mean that your faith must be accompanied by works to receive eternal life.
But, in 1 Corinthians 11, we see people doing what James warned about. Many of them were getting drunk and gluttonizing at the Lord's Supper/Holy Communion, in front of others who were going hungry. "Can that faith save him?"(James 2:14) No. Their faith in Christ, that was not accompanied by the love of their brethren, did not save them from the Lord's discipline. "For this reason many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep." (Cor 11:30) But, Paul assures them that, although disciplined for their sin, they still have eternal life. "But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world." (Cor 11:32)
Acts 3:19 is an odd one because many looser translations add "turn from sin", while more literal translations say just "repent and return". It may mean "Repent(change your mind) about disbelieving in God's Son, Jesus, the Christ and return."