| Introduction and Overview of Repentance | | Confusion Over Repentance 3 | | Repentance in a Nutshell | | In a Nutshell, Repentance in the Old Testament | | In a Nutshell -- Repentance in the New Testament | | Generic Repentance | | What Is Saving Repentance? | | Repentance: Looking at the Context | | Repentance and the Divinity of Jesus, Part 1 | | Repentance and the Divinity of Jesus, Part 2 | | Repentence and the Divinity of Jesus, Part 3 | | Savins Repentnace About the Person and Work of Christ | | Repentance and Jesus' Offer of Salvation | | Repentance from Religion, Matthew 3:5-9 Part 1 | | Rep;entance from Religion, Matthew 3:5-9 Part 2 | | Repentance from Religion: Matthew 3:5-9, Part 3 | | Repentance from self righteousness: Luke 13:4-5 | | Repentance from Self Righteousness, Luke 13:4-5 | | Repentence from Self Righteousness, Luke 13:4-5 | | Repentance from Religious Ritiuals, Hebrews 6:1-2 | | Repentance from Religious Rituals, Hebrews 6:1-2 | | Repentance and Jesus' Offer of Salvation, Summary | | Repentance from Sin | | Why Would God Need a Bull Horn? | | Repentance throughout the New Testament, Introduction | | Repentance in Matthew 3 | | Repentance in Matthew 4:17 | | Repentance in Matthew 9:13 | | Repentance in Matthew 11:20-24 | | Repentance in Matthew 12:41 | | Repentance in Matthew 21:29 | | Repentance in Matthew 27:3 | | Repentance in Mark 1:4 | | Repentance in Mark 1:15 | | Repentance in Mark 2:17 | | Repentance in Mark 6:12 | | Repentance in Luke 3:3 | | Repentance in Luke 3:8 | | Repentance in Luke 5:32 | | Repentance in Luke 10:13 | | Repentance in Luke 11:32 | | Repentance in Luke 13:3, 5 | | Repentance in Luke 15:7 | | Repentance in Luke 16:30 | | Luke 17:3-4 | | Repentance in Luke 24:47 | | Repentance in Acts 2:38 | | Repentance in Acts 3:19 | | Repentance in Acts 5:31 | | Repentance in Acts 8:22 | | Repentance in Acts 11:18 | | Repentance in Acts 13:24 | | Repentance in Acts 17:30 | | Repentance in Acts 19:4 | | Repentance in Acts 20:21 | | Repentance in Acts 26:20 | | Repentance in Romans 2:4 | | Repentance in Romans 11:29 | | Repentance in 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 | | Repentance in 2 Corinthians 12:21 | | Repentance in 2 Timothy 2:25 | | Repentance in Hebrews 6:1 | | Repentance in Hebrews 6:6 | | Repentance in Hebrews 7:21 | | Repentance in Hebrews 12:17 | | Repentance in 2 Peter 3:9 | | Repentance in Revelation 2:5 (2x) | | Repentance in Revelation 2:16 | | Repentance in Revelation 2:21-22 | | Repentance in Revelation 3:3 | | Repentance in Revelation 3:19 | | Repentance in Revelation 9:20 & 21 | | Repentance in Revelation 16:9 & 11 | | Appendix C, Repentance as a Condition for Salvation, pg. 1 | | Appendix C: Repentance as a Condition for Salvation, pg. 2 | | Appendix D - Repentance from Sin in the New Testament | | Appendix E, Other Theological Usages of Repentance in the New Testament | | Appendix F: Generic Repentance in the New Testament |
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Repentance and Salvation In Scripture
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Ronald R. Shea, Th.M., J.D.
Repentance from Salvation by Religion
In view of this, it is clear that the subject of Matthew 3:5-9 was not simply a problem of religious hypocrisy, but trusting on one's religion for salvation.
Vs. 7. "And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham."
Now recalling that the word "metanoeo" (repent) means "to change one's mind," the most significant contextual marker is what a lost man is said to "believe," or "suppose" or "understand" or "think" or "regard." This identifies the object of repentance (the belief about which the lost sinner must "change his mind.") Whenever you see the word "repent," these terms are the first contextual marker you must seek.
Looking closely at above passage, we read: "bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance, and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father:" The very definition of repentance is to "change one's mind," or "to think not." These Pharisees and Sadducees were trusting in their religion to save them. And until they changed their mind, and trusted in their redeemer for their salvation, they were lost and without hope. Look further at the following verses.
10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Many Christians see the term "fire" or "burn" and immediately see hell and eternal damnation. In and of themselves, those terms are figures of speech that can, and frequently do refer to many things other than hell. However, the term "unquenchable fire" is a much more explicit figure of speech, and is most certainly an image of eternal hell. (c.f. Matthew 13:38-42)
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Rep;entance from Religion, Matthew 3:5-9 Part 2 |
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