Repentance is Essential for Salvation
I have noticed something over the years that seems very significant to me. I have been surprised that an essential part of being saved was left out by many people and in gospel tracts. It is not just my opinion. It is clearly what the Bible teaches, but it is still neglected or left out on purpose. The tragedy is that many people might think they have done what they needed to do to have their sins forgiven, but they have fallen short in this one main aspect. I am talking about the repentance from sins. Peter was the main speaker for the apostles after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. On the day of Pentecost and when the huge crowd gathered after the healing of the lame man at the Temple, Peter delivered massages explaining what was happening and the Good News of the Gospel. He stressed repentance. (Acts 3:19) "Now, repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away." I believe that the message was clear to the crowd that day and to us today. Let...