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So, what does "repent" really mean?
To believe in Jesus! Repentance is about turning toward God. We do that by believing in Jesus. We can try to turn from sin all we want, but true repentance is not about turning from sin, its about turning toward God and that is done by faith on Jesus Christ. Now that being said, faith in Christ will lead us to also turn from our sins.
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To believe in Jesus! Repentance is about turning toward God. We do that by believing in Jesus. We can try to turn from sin all we want, but true repentance is not about turning from sin, its about turning toward God and that is done by faith on Jesus Christ. Now that being said, faith in Christ will lead us to also turn from our sins.
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To believe in Jesus! Repentance is about turning toward God. We do that by believing in Jesus. We can try to turn from sin all we want, but true repentance is not about turning from sin, its about turning toward God and that is done by faith on Jesus Christ. Now that being said, faith in Christ will lead us to also turn from our sins.
True. In Acts 2:38 when Pete says repent he is talking about what he pointed to in verse 21, which was a throw-back to Joel 2, But everyone that calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. That is how I see it.
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True. In Acts 2:38 when Pete says repent he is talking about what he pointed to in verse 21, which was a throw-back to Joel 2, But everyone that calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. That is how I see it.
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True. In Acts 2:38 when Pete says repent he is talking about what he pointed to in verse 21, which was a throw-back to Joel 2, But everyone that calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. That is how I see it.
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