ARTICLES OF FAITH

Repentance

Pardon and forgiveness of sins is obtained by genuine repentance, a confessing and forsaking of sins. We are justified by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1). John the Baptist preached repentance, Jesus proclaimed it, and the apostles emphasized it to both Jews and Gentiles (Acts 2:38; 11:18; 17:30).

The word repentance means a change of views and purpose, change of heart, change of mind, change of life, transformation, etc.

Jesus said, "Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish" (Luke 13:3 _KJV).

Luke 24:47 _KJV says, "And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem."