Bible Question: Are repentance and confession evidences of faith? |
Bible Answer: Hello Sniper, Yes, faith is active. Saving faith doesn't exist without accompanying works. Paul talks of the 'obedience of faith' in Romans and to the Thessalonians he speaks of their 'work of faith' (1 Thess 1:3; 2 Thess 1:11). Repentance is a natural, faithful response to 'seeing' Jesus on the Cross. Confession is too. If I believe that Jesus is good news, I can't help but proclaim it. Repentance and Confession are necessary for salvation. No one goes to heaven who doesn't repent and confess. Let me add a cautionary note: if someone is repenting and confessing out of a sense of merit, then such a person's faith is in the wrong thing and is worthless. Faith that works is faith in the grace of God. Good day Sniper. |