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Old 09-04-2008, 08:43 PM
mizpeh mizpeh is offline
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Re: The Assembly of God is NOT Pentecostal!!!

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Originally Posted by Baron1710 View Post
Luke 15:7 (New International Version)

I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

Why is their joy in heaven over repentance, could it be that Jesus is equating repentance to salvation?
No doubt repentance is linked to salvation but it is not salvation in and of itself.
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