Salvation Secure - Part 2: Repentance

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Father God offers salvation to anyone who is willing to receive. It requires that we not only believe and confess that belief but, first REPENT. Belief is neccessary and there must be a confession of belief but, without repentance there can be no salvation. The bible says in James 2:19, that even the demons believe and tremble... but, their belief is not unto salvation because, there is no act of repentance linked to their belief. It's the same with confession...

Repentance is the recognition that we are a sinner in desparate need of a Savior and choosing to turn and walk away from sinful lifestyles, behaviors, habits and attitudes in order to pursue God and His righteousness. This act of repentance opens the door of the heart to accept God's free gift of salvation. So, we come to a place of repentance and then are in a position to believe and confess that belief...we are drawn by God's kindness and the Holy Spirit's leading but, it isn't until a heart of repentance is present that the transaction can be made and salvation secured for eternity. 

Peters response those in the crowd on the day of Pentecost:

" Peter replied, " Each of you must REPENT of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This promise is to you, and to your children, and even to the gentiles- all who have been called by the Lord our God." ~ Acts 2: 38-39

" The time has come, " he said. "The Kingdom of God is near. REPENT and believe the good news!" ~ Mark 1:15

" I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish." ~ Luke 13:3

"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, " ~Acts 3:19

" I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus. " ~ Acts 20:21

" First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles also, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds.[out of a repentant heart comes the fruit of the spirit and the genuine turning is visible through action]" ~ Acts 26:20

"Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regrets, but worldly sorrow brings death." ~ 2 Corinthians 7:10

" The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. " ~ 2 Peter 3:9

So the order is:

Repent

Believe

Confess

Receive..... SEALED!!!