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Tarfoot · 12-04-26, 00:38

Preaching Repentance

What was the first message Jesus delivered after he emerged from the temptation in the wilderness? Scripture says, "From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.'" (Matthew 4:17, NKJV).

Jesus called people to repent before he even called them to believe. Mark writes, "Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, 'The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.'" (Mark 1:14-15). Christ preached, "Repent first, and believe."

Elsewhere, Jesus says of his mission, "But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy and not sacrifice.' For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance" (Matthew 9:13). He told the Galileans, "I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish" (Luke 13:3).

Jesus's gospel was all about repentance!

John the Baptist also preached repentance, to prepare Israel for the coming of Christ. John's message to the Jews was simple and straightforward: "In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!'" (Matthew 3:1-2).

People came from everywhere to hear John preach, and he told them in no uncertain terms, "The Messiah is soon to appear in your midst, so you'd better get ready to meet him. You may feel excited that he's coming, but I'm telling you, your hearts are not prepared because you're still holding on to your sins. Outside you appear clean and holy; but inside, you're full of dead men's bones. You're a generation of vipers, snakes, with absolutely no fear of God [see Matthew 3:7-12]. Yet you have no concept that you're even sinners. I warn you--you must deal with your sin before you can believe on the Savior and follow him. So, repent, turn from your sin, and live in a way that reflects genuine change!"

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Tarfoot Honoured Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: US Posts: 2,223 Thanks: 548 Thanked 1,124 Times in 1,009 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You Preaching Repentance What was the first message Jesus delivered after he emerged from the temptation in the wilderness? Scripture says, "From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.'" (Matthew 4:17, NKJV). Jesus called people to repent before he even called them to believe. Mark writes, "Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, 'The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.'" (Mark 1:14-15). Christ preached, "Repent first, and believe." Elsewhere, Jesus says of his mission, "But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy and not sacrifice.' For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance" (Matthew 9:13). He told the Galileans, "I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish" (Luke 13:3). Jesus's gospel was all about repentance! John the Baptist also preached repentance, to prepare Israel for the coming of Christ. John's message to the Jews was simple and straightforward: "In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!'" (Matthew 3:1-2). People came from everywhere to hear John preach, and he told them in no uncertain terms, "The Messiah is soon to appear in your midst, so you'd better get ready to meet him. You may feel excited that he's coming, but I'm telling you, your hearts are not prepared because you're still holding on to your sins. Outside you appear clean and holy; but inside, you're full of dead men's bones. You're a generation of vipers, snakes, with absolutely no fear of God [see Matthew 3:7-12]. Yet you have no concept that you're even sinners. I warn you--you must deal with your sin before you can believe on the Savior and follow him. So, repent, turn from your sin, and live in a way that reflects genuine change!" __________________ I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Last edited by Tarfoot; 12-04-26 at 00:46.