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Understanding the connection between Belief and Repentance


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“The Greek verb for repent (metanoeo) and the related noun for

repentance (metanoia) signify a change of mind (meta, meaning alter

or change; and nous, meaning mind). More than just an intellectual

change of mind is in view; rather, both terms refer to a change in

one’s way of thinking that results in different beliefs and a change

in the direction of one’s life. The verb pisteuo (meaning believe)

is much more common than metanoeo, though both words refer

to concepts foundational to salvation (Mt 4:17, Lk 15:7, Jn 3:16).

Repent and believe may be understood as opposites sides of the same

coin. Repent means to turn from one’s allegiance to sin and unbelief,

whereas believe means to place one’s trust in Christ.

Thus, when one is mentioned the other is implied.

John’s Gospel and his three Epistles never use repent or repentance,

but believe occurs numerous times. On one occasion in the NT,

repent and believe are used together for emphasis (Mk 1:15);

similarly, repentance and faith occur together only once (Ac 20:21).”

… Experiencing the Word NT (Holman Christian Standard Bible), 2001

 

Mt 4:17 • “Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

Lk 15:7 • “… there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents”

Jn 3:16 • “everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.”

Mk 1:15 • “Repent and believe in the good news!”

Ac 20:21 • ”… repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus.”

 

“The Greek word pisteou means to believe, trust, rely upon, and its

related noun is pistis (faith). In his Gospel, John never used the words

repent, repentance, or faith to describe the way people are saved.

Instead, he used believe since this term included all these ideas.

… Experiencing the Word NT (Holman Christian Standard Bible), 2001

 

Yes, it is commonly known that NT belief includes faith, trust, rely on, etc.

 

Both believing Jesus’ gospel and repenting of sin are necessary for salvation.

Yes, true belief includes repentance (see above).

But, of course, these are not one-time events.

Continuing belief-repentance is required.

 

All of this is merely a confirmation of what we already know!

For example, approximately 10 NT verses teach us that …

our faith must endure until the end of our lives for us to end up being saved.

No permanent changing of our minds (e.g. switching religions),

no falling away from the faith, no drawing back from the faith, etc.

 

So, we come to this conclusion …

True saving faith = continuing belief-faith-trust-repentance

At the very least anyway (because IMO there is more involved).

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But we know faith-repentance can be interrupted.  For example; the prodigal son, lost sheep, etc.  So salvation is not necessarily the end result.  We must run the race all the way to the end, as Paul says.  But if we stumble, we have an advocate in Jesus who willingly shed His blood for us, as a sacrificial lamb, a spotless lamb on our behalf. 

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Blessings "BroZack"....

       I know you like my"dots"....dot dot dot-LOL   Thank you for the heads up ,here I am to join you!!! Zack,I couldn't agree more great OP.....I guess my "whosoever" comment the other day is what prompted you to start this Thread,is that right?I know you mentioned that there is more to the " whosoever"(Jn 3:15) that simply "believing"......I had a hunch where you were headed & I do appreciate that you did not go "Off-Topic"which inevitably would have resulted in a de-railed Thread....instead you did what everyone should do,start a Thread of your own!!!! Thank you Brothe...

     Yes,merely "believing" is not all there is to it,that is what Gods Word says.....

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18But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 19You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that, and shudder! 20O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?…  James 2:18-20

Yikes! Now here is where the controversy usually starts and if we are not misunderstood then there should not be any......You & I both know that we ARE not talking about works based Salvation but rather the evidence of Salvation by the fruits one produces......but this discussion is about "belief"....or FAITH,that is we believe that Jesus is Lord & Savior and TRUST that His Finished work on the cross is all that we need to REceive the Grace of God & be SAVED......that is what FAITH is,Faith in the knowledge of WHO Jesus is .....as opposed to knowing about Jesus & 'possibly can do" or maybe He will & maybe I can do this or that to make it all work.....OR as the demons believe they simply 'know" without any intention of repenting!!!!!!    

'    I'm rambling now,sort of "chatty".......sorry    Anyway,I too believe there is more involved...there must be growth,anything that is ALIVE,grows & reproduces.....there has to be a willingness to be changed,submission,surrender    All of this is what makes us "whosoevers".....the ones that truly had the HOPE,,the desire,the repentant heart,the willingness ,the humibleness,the TRUST in Him                                                    With love-in Christ,Kwik

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22 hours ago, Saved.One.by.Grace said:

But we know faith-repentance can be interrupted.  For example; the prodigal son, lost sheep, etc.  So salvation is not necessarily the end result.  We must run the race all the way to the end, as Paul says.  But if we stumble, we have an advocate in Jesus who willingly shed His blood for us, as a sacrificial lamb, a spotless lamb on our behalf. 

Why the "But"?

Yes, isn't it even promised that our Mediator/Intercessor, Jesus,

will be successful in getting His elect (chosen ones) into Heaven?

Question, of course, is: Who exactly are God's elect?

Answer: Those whom Father God predestined, etc.

before the foundation of the world.

Back to the same question: Who exactly were they?

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22 hours ago, kwikphilly said:

 Anyway,I too believe there is more involved...there must be growth,anything that is ALIVE,grows & reproduces.....there has to be a willingness to be changed,submission,surrender    All of this is what makes us "whosoevers".....the ones that truly had the HOPE,,the desire,the repentant heart,the willingness ,the humibleness,the TRUST in Him    

Blessings, my dear Kwikster sister ...

May I say that IMO the whosoevers are those to whom are given

that little seed of faith, which enanbles them to actually believe!

This belief-faith-trust in Jesus and His Gospel (Good News)

is totally against man's nature ... according to many NT verses.

IMO, the Lord has played a lot of word games in the NT.

He is more than able to cover ALL of the bases w/o us even realizing it.

And during those 17 years, He sure taught Paul well how to do it.

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3 hours ago, ZacharyB said:

Why the "But"?

Yes, isn't it even promised that our Mediator/Intercessor, Jesus,

will be successful in getting His elect (chosen ones) into Heaven?

Question, of course, is: Who exactly are God's elect?

Answer: Those whom Father God predestined, etc.

before the foundation of the world.

Back to the same question: Who exactly were they?

I hope this helps you understand the scriptures related to predestination.

Source: Predestination

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Blessings, my dear Kwikster sister ...

May I say that IMO the whosoevers are those to whom are given

that little seed of faith, which enanbles them to actually believe!                                                       Zachary B

Of course you may,BroZach!!!!   And I do like what you said,agreed!                                                                 With love-in Christ,Kwik

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22 hours ago, Saved.One.by.Grace said:

I hope this helps you understand the scriptures related to predestination.

Source: Predestination

Before we read it, please inform us who wrote it.

FYI, I know who wrote the Bible.

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21 hours ago, kwikphilly said:

And I do like what you said       

What, re: "my dear Kwikster sister"?

But, I have a serious dilemma that has been troubling me ...

Should I be callin' you Kwikster sister or sister Kwikster? 

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Blessings Beloved Brother....

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Should I be callin' you Kwikster sister or sister Kwikster? 

Whichever your little heart desires,,,,,,,whichever comes to mind first is FANTASTIC by me!!!!! I'm just happy to be your SISTER!!!! Praise Jesus!

                                                                                                                      With love-in Christ,Kwik

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