James Abbeys England 1555. James Abbeys was a young Christian who traveled the country to avoid…
REPENTANCE
Episterpho* – εχηγεομαι (Strong’s #1834) To be converted, to turn around
In this series on the concept of repentance, as it is presented in the New Testament,…
Feeling Shame Is Not Repentance
“What do you say to people who are dealing with shame from sexual sin?” a longtime…
Repentance for a New Year
I can remember my first time hearing Luther’s famous first thesis: “When our Lord and Master…
How to Know You’ve Substituted Religion for Repentance
Israel’s first king, Saul, had such promise at the beginning of his life. But read through…
False Hopes Or Repentance?
There is nothing worse than false hope. It is better to trust God and His plan…
The Sweet Grief of Repentance
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you…
Repentance vs doing penance
One minister said to me when he was having a hard time, “I guess I’m just…