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What does the Bible say about Jesus calling sinners to repentance?

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Jesus explicitly calls sinners to repentance, emphasizing that He came to save those who recognize their need for Him.

In Matthew 9:13, Jesus states, 'I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.' This indicates that Christ's mission was not to affirm the righteousness of those who think themselves self-sufficient but to draw those aware of their sinfulness into a relationship with Him. The grace of God is fundamentally offered to those who acknowledge their dire condition and seek mercy, confirming that true repentance is a work accomplished by Jesus, not by human efforts. Thus, He fulfills the purpose of reconciliation between God and humanity by calling sinners to recognize their need for redemption.
Scripture References: Matthew 9:13, Luke 5:32

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Beware Of Condemned Righteousness
Walter Pendleton · Feb 12, 2017
Christ is come to save Sinners
Stephen Hyde · Mar 6, 2022
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