Bible Question:
Is it the realization that we are already forgiven that leads us to repent? Or does forgiveness come after our repentance has begun? Or does forgiveness come at the moment we decide we are in need of repentance? It seems this issue divides many churches I've visited. |
Bible Answer: Without repentance, there can be no forgivness. 2nd question: I can feel the need to stop stealing but if I don't repent and actually stop stealing, there would be no reason to forgive me. What divides many churches is the sins that so easily beset us. If all would be dead to self, humble, reading, meditating, praying over the Bible daily there would be unity in the body. |