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Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord
I hope you are not directing this to me, as if I am saying that repentance does not involve the forgiveness and mercy of God involved in the act of repentance! Not at all! Were it not for the mercy of God, and the blood of Jesus, what good would repentance do?
No... it is the very spirit of Jesus that comes into a heart is what empowers one to overcome, and then one begins on the journey to perfection through sanctification.
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I totally agree with you on this topic & I apologize I did not intend to direct my statement at anyone in particular
... I have been only trying to press the issue to get clear, direct answers. It has been the insinuation (by a non-member of AFF) "repentance" does not require God, Mercy, or the need for brokenness that has me all up in arms. The Blood and Mercy of God is a large part of my salvation and to think of repentance without the need for Jesus to serve as my mediator, just seems so wrong to me. That is all I was saying... I only wanted to find the underlying premise of what I believe, and sometimes getting other peoples perspective is the best way to balance my own point of view. I pray you are not offended with me. Peace!
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