Repentance — Christian Debate

The Sin Proof Christian: A reality or Misunderstanding?

C Mc — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 04:10:30 +0000

According to 1 John 3:9, once a person accepts Christ and is baptized, does this makes him "Sin Proof"? Short of the return of Jesus, must a person sin regardless of his relationship with Jesus?

A Seeker wants to know:

Is John mistaken, or is 1 John 3:9 a mistranslation?
What guidance can you give a seeker sincerely desirous of living and doing right by Christ until He comes again?

What is your take on this verse in the context of the chapter and the Book of First John? CM

Is repentance a work?

Jan — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 20:25:20 +0000

Since we're saved through faith alone (Ephesians 2:8-9), and the NT links repentance (i.e. change of mind/spirit in the original sense; not in the sense of "turning from sin") to salvation in multiple places (Acts 2:38; 3:19; 11:18; 17:30; 20:21; 26:20 for example), my view is: Repentance is not a work. It is part of faith, a gift from God offered to all people (1 Timothy 2:4), which we have the freedom to choose or reject.

Repent At Leisure

C Mc — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 13:12:40 +0000

For a better understanding of all:

What does the Bible teach about confession and repentance?
For the Protestants, do time, place and the number of people matters for confession and repentance?
What's the difference between an apology and repentance?
Is something inherently wrong or hypocritical about a public offense and a private apology?
What is the anatomy of an apology?
After Judas' plot to portray Jesus was exposed and the casting down the thirty pieces of silver, was this true repentant?

Any biblical texts, books, sober-reasoning are welcome. What says ye? CM