Repentance

"For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation" (2 Corinthians 7:10).

Through the sacrifice of the Son of God, Christians have the ability to turn from and be forgiven of the sins which separate them from their Creator. Find out how and why it's necessary below.

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Looking in the Mirror: How to Overcome Sin

We aren't doomed to repeat our past mistakes over and over again—we can make a conscious change!
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The Old Leaven

Recognizing and removing sin from our lives is a daunting yet essential part of living God's way.
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Forgiveness

Upon repentance and baptism, God forgives our sins. So what did Christ mean in Matthew 6 that unless we forgive those who sin against us, our sins won’t be forgiven by God? And just how do we go about forgiving…
BT Daily -- Haggai, Part 2: "I am with you"
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Haggai, Part 2: "I am with you"

How do we do when our zeal for God's work begins to fade?
BT Daily -- Haggai, Part 1: Consider Your Ways
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Haggai, Part 1: Consider Your Ways

What does God say about keeping momentum for our goals?
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Will America Be Great Again?

We are in a grave moment in the world. Something is happening in America; people are worried the nation is nearing the point of no return. What is happening, and what does it mean? And what can you do?
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Daniel Chapters 5-6 Battling the Roaring Lion

These two chapters underscore important lessons for today’s believer. First, sin has its consequences and God gives us only so much time to repent before He must act. Secondly, we see how a believer is to live during a time…
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Only Christ Saves

No amount of our own works can give us eternal life—God's grace through Christ's sacrifice alone is what makes that possible.
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Daniel Chapters 4 – 5: Counting the Cost

These two chapters relate critical concepts to the modern Christian. Those critical concepts are (1) the need for deep humility before God and that (2) there comes a time of judgment on all of us and our works. As God…
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Daniel 3: Fiery Trials

This chapter highlights four critical needs for the modern Christian: 1) Obey God rather than man 2) The just shall live by faith 3) God walks with us through life's trials 4) God's people must come out of Babylon.
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Are You Putting Off Your Salvation?

Even though they’ve come to understand the truth of God, many put off baptism for years. But is that really acceptable to God? Should you delay your baptism?
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Time for a Change!

Are you telling yourself that everything is okay in your relationship with God and that you’re all He expects you to be? Or maybe you need to realize it’s time for a change!
Beyond Today Magazine - March/April 2016
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Beyond Today Magazine: March–April 2016

Change is a major theme of the Bible. It’s at the heart of the meaning of the words “repent” and “repentance,” mentioned more than 60 times in the Bible. These words mean to change direction, to turn, to stop going...
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Overcoming Idolatry

Idolatry is more than just the concept of fabricating objects for worship. Aspects of idolatry are revealed with advice on how to overcome the draw toward idolatry.
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Life's Ultimate Do-Over

Have you ever had a moment where you just stare in the mirror and wonder how you got to where you are?
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Follow Me: Learning to Love All Over Again

If you’re not as close to God as you once were, you can return to Him.
BT Daily -- State of the Union
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The Modern Message of the Prophets, Part 3: State of the Union

Anger, fear and denial seem to characterize the state of America and parts of today's world. What does God have to say?
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Burying the Past

Realizing how complete forgiveness is possible through Christ’s perfect sacrifice, we must look ahead to maintaining the right course.
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Jesus Christ’s Perfect Love and Sacrifice

No matter what our background or past mistakes, when we genuinely repent and are baptized, God promises complete forgiveness.
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God Can and Will Forgive You

Our repentance and God’s merciful forgiveness are both necessary, complementary parts of the overall salvation process.
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