Repent, for the Kingdom of GOD is at Hand
- Nov 30, 2023
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Jesus preached "Repent of your sins and turn to God for the Kingdom of Heaven is near". Matthew 4:17 NLT
Jesus answered, "... But unless you repent, you too will all perish". Luke 13:3 NIV
Jesus said,"The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel". Mark 1:15 KJV
John the Baptist's word "Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near." Matthew 3:2
and "The time promised by God has come at Last! he announced. "The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News. Mark 1:15 NLT New Believer's Bible by Greg Laurie
Peter said," "Repent and be baptized everyone one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" Acts 2:38 ESV and The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 ESV
Paul preached, "God overlooked people's ignorance about these things in earlier times, but now he commands everyone everywhere to repent of their sins and turn to Him." Acts 17:30 NLT
2 Corinthians 7:9-12 KJV
9 Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.
10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
11 For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
12 Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.
Repent is to turn away, and change your course. The Baker's Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words, 2023 published by Baker Publishing Group Grand Rapids, MI, 669.
The actual act of repentance involves dedicating oneself to the amendment of one's life, contrition, and a change of mind. website accessed 11/30/23 Repent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
According to the web's Dictionary Data of Oxford Languages viewed on 11/30/23, Repent is an action word. It is defined as a emotional response or an outward express of sincere and deep regret, and remorse over wrongdoing,
Repentance is to remove anything and everything from your life that hinders you from serving God with your whole heart, mind, body, being, will, spirit, and might. Are your selfish actions, negative attitudes, and worldly pursuits causing offense to God? Have you been grieving over the lost relationship with your Heavenly Father God, your Saviour Jesus Christ, and your comforter and guide the precious Holy Spirit? Have your doubts, fears, life experiences, trauma, grief, disappointments, pain and suffering, lack of trust, and unbelief caused you to be unfaithful and reject the righteous lifestyle that you once entered into through love for and covenant with the Trinity? It is time to confess your sins and repent! Please do not delay for tomorrow is not promised. Why should I repent? The answers are forgiveness, reconciliation, eternal life, the grace of God, and the pending judgment of God. Please read: Luke 3, 7, 9, 12, 13,15,17, and 18 and also the following chapters in Acts; 3, 5, 8, 9, 11,14, and 17: See repentance in the New Dictionary of Biblical Theology, 2000, published by InterVarsity Press Downers Grove, IL, 726,727.
A converted, transformed, and renewed life takes Faith. Faith pleases God. Hebrews 11;6
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