Speaking of Jesus Christ, Peter and other apostles told Jewish rulers in Acts 5:31: "Him God
has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance
to Israel and forgiveness of sins." Jesus humbled Himself to be crucified for sinners, and God exalted Him above all by raising Him from the dead in eternal glory. Jesus willingly laid down His life on Calvary and took it up again according to His Word, and provided salvation and redemption for all through the Gospel.
Peter's explanation provides insight concerning repentance and forgiveness. When people think of repentance it is often in the context of something we must do, an obligation and responsibility of a sinner before a holy, just God. Repentance is more than being sorry or feeling guilty: it is when a person sorrowfully acknowledges their sin and guilt and turns from it in submission and renewed agreement with God. It means to change, to reform, to turn from sin to doing what pleases God instead. It is a change of mind which results in an amended life.
Have you ever thought of "repentance" as a gift from Jesus Christ? It is! The awareness of our need to repent from sin, the opportunity God has granted us to turn to Him from sin in repentance, and the forgiveness, cleansing, and salvation resulting from repentance are all of God's grace. How privileged and blessed we are to be able to repent, be forgiven, and have the righteousness of Christ imputed to us through the Gospel. Without Jesus being the Way, the Truth, and the Life there would be no atonement for our sins. Repentance, forgiveness, and salvation are gifts from God we ought to be grateful and thankful for.
Repentance is a gift that keeps on giving because it is not a disposable or "one use" item: as long as we are in a body of flesh we will need to repent because we are sinners. The worldly wisdom concerning sin is to do anything but repent: try to justify ourselves, make excuses, deny guilt, deflect blame upon others, pander to sin, flaunt and embrace it. After they sinned Adam and Eve wove fig leaves to cover their nakedness, but God had already defined sin and would hold them accountable despite their vain efforts to hide. We can use language to cover up the truth but God looks upon the heart. We cannot justify ourselves, but when we repent of our sin and trust in Christ God justifies us. By grace through faith in Jesus all our sins are expunged and we are declared righteous as He is.
Praise Jesus for the gift of repentance and forgiveness of sins through Him! How blessed we are to be loved, accepted, and forgiven by God.
Peter's explanation provides insight concerning repentance and forgiveness. When people think of repentance it is often in the context of something we must do, an obligation and responsibility of a sinner before a holy, just God. Repentance is more than being sorry or feeling guilty: it is when a person sorrowfully acknowledges their sin and guilt and turns from it in submission and renewed agreement with God. It means to change, to reform, to turn from sin to doing what pleases God instead. It is a change of mind which results in an amended life.
Have you ever thought of "repentance" as a gift from Jesus Christ? It is! The awareness of our need to repent from sin, the opportunity God has granted us to turn to Him from sin in repentance, and the forgiveness, cleansing, and salvation resulting from repentance are all of God's grace. How privileged and blessed we are to be able to repent, be forgiven, and have the righteousness of Christ imputed to us through the Gospel. Without Jesus being the Way, the Truth, and the Life there would be no atonement for our sins. Repentance, forgiveness, and salvation are gifts from God we ought to be grateful and thankful for.
Repentance is a gift that keeps on giving because it is not a disposable or "one use" item: as long as we are in a body of flesh we will need to repent because we are sinners. The worldly wisdom concerning sin is to do anything but repent: try to justify ourselves, make excuses, deny guilt, deflect blame upon others, pander to sin, flaunt and embrace it. After they sinned Adam and Eve wove fig leaves to cover their nakedness, but God had already defined sin and would hold them accountable despite their vain efforts to hide. We can use language to cover up the truth but God looks upon the heart. We cannot justify ourselves, but when we repent of our sin and trust in Christ God justifies us. By grace through faith in Jesus all our sins are expunged and we are declared righteous as He is.
Praise Jesus for the gift of repentance and forgiveness of sins through Him! How blessed we are to be loved, accepted, and forgiven by God.
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