Repentance is essential for salvation, as it is rooted in recognizing our sinfulness and turning to Christ.
The biblical narrative makes it clear that repentance is a vital component of salvation, as it signifies a turning away from sin and a submission to the Lordship of Christ. Modern evangelism often downplays this necessity, misleading individuals into thinking they can be saved without forsaking their idols. True repentance, as taught in Scripture, is not merely a surface-level decision but is the result of God’s work in the sinner’s heart (John 6:44). God’s sovereign initiative grants the ability to genuinely repent and believe, as emphasized in passages such as Acts 2:32-36, where acknowledging Christ as Lord is foundational to conversion.
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