Topical Bible: Repentance: Preached in the Name of Christ

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Repentance is a central theme in Christian theology, particularly emphasized in the teachings and ministry of Jesus Christ. It signifies a profound transformation of heart and mind, turning away from sin and toward God. This concept is not only a personal spiritual experience but also a foundational message preached in the name of Christ, as evidenced throughout the New Testament.

Biblical Foundation

The call to repentance is rooted in the prophetic tradition of the Old Testament, where prophets urged Israel to return to God and forsake their sinful ways. This call is powerfully echoed in the New Testament, where John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus by preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (Mark 1:4). Jesus Himself begins His public ministry with the proclamation, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!" (Mark 1:15).

Repentance in the Teachings of Jesus

Jesus' teachings consistently highlight the necessity of repentance. In the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32), Jesus illustrates the joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, emphasizing God's readiness to forgive and restore those who turn back to Him. Similarly, in Luke 13:3, Jesus warns, "But unless you repent, you too will all perish," underscoring the urgency and importance of repentance for salvation.

The Apostolic Message

The apostles continued to preach repentance as a core component of the gospel message. On the day of Pentecost, Peter addresses the crowd, saying, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38). This call to repentance is not merely a one-time act but an ongoing posture of the heart, as believers are continually called to turn from sin and grow in holiness.

Repentance and Salvation

Repentance is intricately linked to the doctrine of salvation. It is a response to the grace of God, made possible through the atoning work of Christ on the cross. In Acts 3:19, Peter exhorts, "Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord" . This passage highlights the transformative power of repentance, leading to forgiveness and spiritual renewal.

Repentance and the Great Commission

The Great Commission, as recorded in Matthew 28:18-20, implicitly includes the call to repentance as part of making disciples of all nations. Luke's account explicitly states that "repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem" (Luke 24:47). This underscores the universal scope of the message of repentance, as it is to be proclaimed to all people, inviting them into a reconciled relationship with God through Christ.

Conclusion

Repentance, as preached in the name of Christ, is a vital aspect of the Christian faith. It is a divine invitation to experience God's mercy and grace, leading to a transformed life. Through repentance, believers enter into the fullness of life promised by Jesus, marked by ongoing spiritual growth and a deepening relationship with God.

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

Christ's First and Last Subject
... composer must, with his first key-note, bidding his disciples still cry, "Repentance
and remission of sins are preached in Jesus' name." I feel ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 6 1860/christs first and last subject.htm

Repentance
... Matthew 4:17. In his last farewell, when he was ascending to heaven, he commanded
that Repentance should be preached in his name.' Luke 24:47. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/the ten commandments/4 2 repentance.htm

That Faith in Christ Justifies.
... adversaries. Christ, in the last chapter of Luke 24, 47, commands that repentance
and remission of sins should be preached in His name. For ...
/.../melanchthon/the apology of the augsburg confession/part 4 that faith in.htm

Regeneration by Faith. Of Repentance.
... Repentance is preached in the name of Christ, when men learn, through the doctrines
of the Gospel, that all their thoughts, affections, and pursuits, are ...
/.../the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 3 regeneration by faith.htm

Article xii (V): of Repentance.
... Thus Christ comprises the sum of the Gospel when He says in the last chapter of
Luke, v.74: That repentance and remission of sins should be preached in My name ...
/.../melanchthon/the apology of the augsburg confession/part 15 article xii v .htm

N. The Last Words. Ch. 24:44-49
... that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day; 47 and
that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name unto all ...
/.../erdman/the gospel of luke an exposition/n the last words ch.htm

Petilianus Said: "For the Lord Christ Says...
... It behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day; and that
repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations ...
/.../chapter 85 185 petilianus.htm

News of Salvation by Christ Brought to the Convinced and Condemned ...
... 13:38) as it was his command, just after he arose from the dead, "that repentance
and remission of sins should be, preached in his name among all ...
/.../chapter viii news of salvation.htm

Of the Very Foolish Lie of the Pagans, in Feigning that the ...
... go forth the law and the word of the Lord out of Jerusalem;" [1257] whence He Himself
said that repentance in His name behoved to be preached among all ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 54 of the very foolish.htm

Beginning at Jerusalem
... III. But this is not all . We are actually told HOW TO PREACH IT. Repentance and
remission are to be preached in Christ's name. What does this mean? ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 29 1883/beginning at jerusalem.htm