Repentance Articles
Before there can be unity with God, there must first be reconciliation. Before reconciliation, there must be repentance. And before repentance, there must be something else—belief! Our belief must be strong enough and with sufficient understanding that it does not just drive us to our knees to save our skin, but also compels us to make the sacrifices necessary to change our conduct.
All About Water Baptism
Summary: Is water baptism essential to salvation? What about the "thief on the cross"? Was he saved without it? What is the proper form, or mode—sprinkling, pouring, or immersion? Should babies and children be baptized?
Basic Doctrines: Repentance
Summary: Repentance is a condition of baptism in God's church and ultimately of conversion and salvation. It is also a lifelong process which we should continue until the day of Christ's return.
Separation and At-One-Ment
Summary: Throughout the generations, war has been mankind's solution to problems. Is there hope for the future? John Ritenbaugh gives the comforting answer: at-one-ment is possible with God!
What Does 'Examine Yourselves' Mean?
Summary: Each year, Christians prepare for Passover by engaging in a thorough, spiritual self-examination. Using II Corinthians 13:5, Greg Smith expands on the apostle Paul's instruction, showing us what we need to look for.
What Is Real Repentance?
Summary: What does it mean to "repent"? Is it "accepting Christ"? Is real repentance merely an emotional feeling? And is repentance really necessary for salvation? The answers to these crucial questions are found in your Bible.
For more on repentance, true belief, conversion, overcoming, building character, and being unified with God, see the Repentance Sermons page.
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