REPENTANCE: The key to salvation
REPENTANCE IS THE KEY TO SALVATION. If Jesus said do it, DO IT!! Period. If you're a Christian, do what Jesus says!! This is as plain as it gets. IF ITS NOT AN ISSUE OF SALVATION, WHY WOULD JESUS BEGIN TO PREACH TO PEOPLE TO HURRY AND REPENT SINCE THE KINDOM OF HEAVEN IS COMING? ^^^^ TWO MAJOR POINTS HERE: HEAVEN REJOICES WHEN SOMEONE REPENTS...AND SECONDLY, IT STATES THE RIGHTEOUS NEED NO REPENTANCE TO GET INTO HEAVEN BUT OTHER PEOPLE DO!! *[[All the world renowned biblical scholars are also in agreement.]] http://biblehub.com/commentaries/romans/2-5.htm It is true that there are numerous Bible verses that speak of the promise of salvation, with no mention of repentance. These merely say to “believe” on Jesus Christ and you shall be saved (Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9). However, the Bible makes it clear that God is holy and man is sinful, and that sin makes a separation between the two (Isaiah 59:1-2). Wit...