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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A Solemn Warning to Believers

Although the Bible is clear that no one will know the exact time of Christ's return, both Jesus and Paul said that Christ's followers should be able to recognize the signs leading to it.
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Glossary

A brief summary of definitions for words used in this lesson.
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Learning from the Suffering of Job

The suffering of a man named Job explains much about why character is more important in God's eyes than the discomfort and pain we experience in this life.
Closeup of a Bible.
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Jesus Christ, Our Merciful High Priest

What is Jesus doing right now? What is one of His most important roles? How is He serving His brothers and sisters on earth?
A Bible laying on top of papers.
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What About Matthew 28 verse 19?

Matthew 28:19 is a biblical passage sometimes misunderstood with regard to the Trinity doctrine.
Manter o Caminho
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Staying the Course

When you respond to God's calling through repentance and baptism, many blessings and opportunities await you. Your mind will change.
O Perdão do Pecado
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Forgiveness of Sin

Forgiveness is possible through repentance and understanding Christ's perfect sacrifice.
Devemos Desejar Ser Batizados com Fogo?
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Should We Want to Be Baptized With Fire?

Those refusing to repent and change their way of thinking will be consumed by fire.
As Crianças Devem Ser Batizadas?
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Should Children Be Baptized?

Baptism must wait until we are mature enough to understand repentance.
O Batismo de Água e o Impor de Mãos
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Water Baptism and Laying On of Hands

In order to receive the Holy Spirit you must repent, take part in water baptism and laying on of hands.
A Função Crucial da FéA woman standing by a kitchen sink.
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The Crucial Role of Faith

What is faith, and what role does it play in the process of repentance leading to baptism and salvation?
Graça e Obras de Obediência
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Grace and Works of Obedience

Through God's grace, the gift of eternal life is given to those who demonstrate their faith in God by their obedience and repentance.
Um jovem segurando a cabeça com as mãos em tristeza ou remorso.
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Repentance: Your First Step

Repentance is the starting point in our relationship with God.
Um bebê sendo aspergido com água.
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The Road to Eternal Life

What does the Bible mean when it talks about repentance and conversion?
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Loving God's Law

What prompted David to make his enthusiastic statement, “Oh, how I love your law”?
A person looking at a sunset.
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A New Covenant for Transforming the Heart

God planned from the beginning to transform the limited and temporary covenant He made with ancient Israel—with its abundance of symbolic sacrifices—into a far superior covenant commitment with a permanent sacrifice for sin open to all of mankind.
A woman looking over a valley.
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How God Balances Justice With Mercy

God balances justice with mercy by considering what is in the heart—whether there remains any possibility of repentance.
A Bible laying on a table.
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A High Priest Eager to Help Us

The key to solving the problem of sin is the help we receive through Jesus Christ.
A Bible laying on a table.
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Circumcision vs. a 'New Creation' in Christ

"Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation" (Galatians 6:15, NIV).
A person holding a Bible.
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The Justice and Judgment of God

God is a judge who holds every human being accountable to His law is a theme repeated again and again in the Scriptures.
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