Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38 This passage is often quoted by some who teach what is commonly called baptismal regeneration. Usually the teaching …
Repentance has been a troublesome word for Christians and theologians (not to distinguish!). There are differing views on its meaning, translation, and relationship to eternal salvation. Ultimately, the meaning of repentance must be determined by usage and context, but any study of repentance must begin with a discussion of the word itself. The composition …
The phrase “repent of your sins” is not found anywhere in Scripture. The word repentance or repent is not found anywhere in the Gospel of John.
