Except Ye Repent...

Luke 13:1-9
There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.

Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?

And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:

And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.

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[sincitypreacher]

There are all kinds of references to "repentance" in the Bible. The Bible even says God Himself has repented. "Repent" simply means to change your mind. Question: How does repentance apply to our salvation? Answer: We must change our mind from "unbelief to belief" ...that the Son of God has paid for all our sins by dying on that cross.

[Kloudes]

@sincitypreacher

Yep, which explains why Jesus never told anyone to repent in the Gospel of John. He was telling them exactly how to be saved. ^_^

[jacksmack77]

I still cannot send emails. But you can call me and I will explain 1 Timothy 5:12. It does not have anything to do with losing salvation.

Smack.

[Kloudes]

@jacksmack77

Okay, I understand. I will call you soon. :)

[LBBspock]

Amen sister! It's very encouraging to see a young believer like yourself really searching for truth and not stuck in pre-conceived ideas by either a denomination or an individual. May the Lord bless you and guide you!

[Duck4212]

Repenting for salvation involves a change in our thinking about sin and finally coming to the true realization that WE ARE ALL GUILTY helpless sinners already sentenced to separation from God for eternity. Repenting for salvation is also ACQUIRING FAITH in THE GOSPEL, that He has made us clean in the Spirit by TAKING OUR SINS FROM US and giving us the Spirit of eternal life if WE BELIEVE on His Word. Repenting for salvation IS NOT A WORK  involving becoming sinless or OVERCOMING OUR SIN nature.

[smeismec]

Hello dear Kloudes. You are so young, and I was once - but now I am old! You have really blessed me for understanding what too many olduns don't get! I feel a bit like Elijah at times, but you have confirmed that not everyone is tied up in assassinating the Character of God. I don't doubt the reality of their Salvation, but I do think too many muddle Justification with Sanctification. God bless you.

[jamlimited3]

Repenting isnt a bad thing and is the ONLY action a person can take to RECEIVE the salvation God offers. Two men died on the cross with Jesus...BOTH wanted Jesus to save them...ONE called out to Jesus seeking for him to get him down from the cross but no such thing was granted to him. The other guys REPENTED of his sins to Jesus and Jesus swore to him the salvation He has indeed granted that man. RE as in "again" and PENT from the word "pinnacle" which means high point "is" TURNING to God.

[LBBspock]

Sorry, I forgot Sanctification.

5.Sanctification- You character is changed

[LBBspock]

(cont) You are correct in your analysis of Psalm 38, my point is repentance and being sorry for your sin work together not just when we are backslidden children of God but also when we are unsaved and of our father the Devil.

[LBBspock]

Believeandtrusst Jesus

I think one of the best illustrations to understanding salvation is by using an analogy which goes as follows: Salvation is a hand. Regeneration, Justification, Adoption, Sanctification and Glorification would represent the fingers.

1.Regeneration- Your nature is changed

2.Justification-Your standing is changed

3.Adoption-You position is changed

4.Glorification-Your body is changed into an incorrupt vessel. (cont)

[LBBspock]

True, there is a difference between regeneration (getting saved) and sanctification(becoming more holy). However when reading all of the N.T. scriptures in concert and in context. It is clear that there must be repentance and belief for regeneration to take place. Psalm 38:18 with Acts 17:30, 20:21,26:20,II Cor 3:14-16.

[LBBspock]

First of all I'm not a Paul Washer fan. Ive never even heard him preach. I know nothing about the man, so I cant comment about him. Why don't you allow me to finish my comments before responding.

[LBBspock]

(cont) The questions I asked you are in my 1st and 2nd reponse to you. Rom 10:13 also read the following verse to complete the statement. Doesent this say you must believe? Now read Acts 20:21 and notice the order:repentance toward God first, then faith toward God. I agree that salvation is not complicated, I believe in eternal security of the believer. What I don't believe in is forced conversions. Now, please answer my questions.

[LBBspock]

BelieveandtrustJesus

I have never questioned the simplicity of salvation what I question is the sincerity of of a person's salvation. when someone is asked if they are saved or not and they tell you "Oh when I was young I went forward and said a sinners prayer". However, when you talk to them and observe them further you find out that they are no more regenerated than a man in the moon.They did not even understand what they were praying when they were supposedly saved. (cont)