What does the Bible say about turning from sin?

The false gospel prevalent in our culture promotes the idea that turning from our sins is the key to salvation. However, the Scriptures declare that it is not our turning that saves us, but rather faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 5:8 states, 'But God demonstrates his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.' This emphasizes that while we are incapable of saving ourselves through our actions, Christ has fully satisfied the demands of justice on our behalf. Belief in Him, rather than continual attempts to earn favor through our own righteousness, is the foundation of our salvation.