Wk7-Q7-8: "Message (Command) of Christ and the Apostles "

7. Can you spot a trend here?

"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." --Matthew 3:2 ESV

From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." --Matthew 4:17 ESV

...and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." --Mark 1:15 ESV

So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. --Mark 6:12 ESV

No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. --Luke 13:3 ESV

And Peter said to them, "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 ESV

Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, --Acts 3:19 ESV

Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. --Acts 8:22 ESV

...but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all the region of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds in keeping with their repentance. --Acts 26:20 ESV

Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. --Revelation 2:5 ESV

Therefore repent. If not, I will come to you soon and war against them with the sword of my mouth. --Revelation 2:16 ESV

Remember, then, what you received and heard. Keep it, and repent. If you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come against you. --Revelation 3:3 ESV

Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. --Revelation 3:19 ESV

8. Can a similar list be made for “pray this prayer” or “ask Jesus into your heart”?


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