Repentance: Not What You Think it is! | Repentance part 1

[@trustjesus9881]

I don't want to sin against the Lord not because of fear of loosing salvation but because of my Love for him.

[@bethanysaxton7351]

Me, too.

[@charging7]

I know that's a popular take on it but get real, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. I don't want to be found confused at my judging so I fear Him and you should too.

[@charging7]

​@Marlin that's a popular myth as well, work out your salvation with fear and trembling. This subject is not a subject to get complacent on.

[@patrickjamesr.quijano3918]

@@charging7 Galatians 2:21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness comes by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

[@patrickjamesr.quijano3918]

@@charging7 Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

[@HoboHiney]

This made me Cry Tears of Joy! I was Homeless for 13 Years, eating of of Dumpsters ( Litterally) God now caused me to have Ownership is A Beautiful House ( with Zero Mortgage) 6 minutes from the Beach! Jesus ' promises are True and This Man spits out some Serious Truth! Thank You God, For causing me to Watch this Sermon and Remember to be Thankful Always, for The undeserved Love you have shown me on this Earth and Giving me " Eternal Life" to Live with God Forever! ( The Best Gift in the Entire Universe)

[@stephaniefaris7982]

Wow Amen

[@WDA-]

Praise the Lord for your testimony. U gave me so much hope in the Lord. I too was homeless for many years eating out of garbage cans. smoking crack, drinking and committing all kinds of sexual sin. but God bless me and gave me a 7 year old daughter. I am 58 years old with a toddler bless the Lord. Please pray that I get my CDL back so I can support my wife and daughter. Pray for unification for my family. My wife had a mental breakdown due to my drug abuse. Please pray that she forgives me.

[@severinabanks9335]

Amen. Exactly! Humbled before God totally at his mercy and grace everyday we live to fight the good fight against the World, the Flesh and the devil. Two steps forward one back.

[@SamaQu]

Beautiful Testimony!!

[@Danae78]

My ex boyfriend has a similar testimony as yours. PRAISE God for his love to us.

[@liampowell8545]

I don’t think we can truly comprehend what Jesus has done for us on that cross!!! For we don’t deserve what he has done. Jesus I’m on my knees!!! Thank you for what you have done

[@colton7373]

Amen.

[@myballsitchsomethingfierce6319]

@Kevin Bates Satan was perfect for the job God created him to do but he used the power of freewill to fall. God foreknew Satan and thus Jesus was already selected to reconcile mankind back to God. One day we will understand why allowed to continue to exist after he sinned.

[@stacyhostler5732]

O HOW I LOVE HIM💕🙏💕

[@ThetennisDr]

yet best friends family or loved ones laug at us when we mention it and scorn us with i will not be christian.. yet i suffered soo much before i was christian is almost soo hurtful disrespectful from so called friends

[@josephus8193]

Amen, Aman, Amen...

[@martilarkin1513]

I am not worthy! Amen!!

[@ArmyArtist]

This is a Ground breaking Revelation for me. All these years I have tried and failed to be a "Good Christian" only to fail and fall off the wagon from whatever I was struggling to refrain from doing. I was always feeling like I will never be a good christian like the ones I would see in church. I felt destined to be a bad christian, with inward scars that I alone am cursed to live with. So now I know the truth. I must turn toward God, which is something I have always been fond of doing, and it was my own guilt amplified by Satan's lies that has always kept me from doing that.

[@thedoormichaelpearl]

Thank you for your response! We enjoy hearing from our viewers.

[@rdmease]

This exactly what God has been showing me. Dead works =. Self righteousness!

[@Danae78]

That's what I thought Dead Works = things we do in the flesh for God but really for ourselves.

[@fillup901]

@@Danae78 correct. because if we think those works are going to get us into heaven, we're actually doing them for us. cheers

[@rebeldog2892]

@@fillup901I agree because Christ already did the work for us to make us righteous and holy in his life body blood sacrifice for sins death burial and resurrection. God doesn’t want our sacrifices for sin anymore he wants us to give what he gave us to give him for forgiveness of sins and eternal life. Our faith in Christ who justifies the ungodly. Such good news.🙏🏿

[@palmbranchministry519]

Biblical Repentance is a change of mind from unbelief to belief AS WELL AS a change of mind from living in darkness (sin) to living in the light (Jesus).

[@ColonelEmpire]

Acts 3:26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.

[@angelpaige2143]

we must believe on the lord jesus Christ to be saved not repent of sins repent is a change of mind from unbelief to belief thats salvation

[@peytonsingh6258]

@@df7263 Yes it is, though the Lord desires us to. Many people who go to church are in fact not saved. Salvation is received by God’s grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

[@Doctor-Stoppage]

@@df7263 Yes. If you're a Christian you are automatically part of the church. Hebrews 10:24-25 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Romans 12:5 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. If you read 1 Corinthians 12 Paul gives all the reasons why we should go. To have fellowship, strengthen one another etc. But it is your belief in Jesus and what he did for us that makes you a Christian. Its obviously far harder to go it alone (without Christian fellowship) but it doesn't change your belief in the Lord Jesus Christ. 💪😎

[@Doctor-Stoppage]

@@angelpaige2143 That's my understanding as well. Jesus did it all and your belief in Him and what He did is the only thing that saves us. Nothing we do physically can save us.

[@boyd1321]

I’ve been saved for 49 years, but have never (truly) understood what it means to repent... until now. Thank you Brother Michael.

[@trinitybaptistchurch1888]

He is an excellent Bible teacher! Very knowledgeable and clear. What a blessing!

[@theburningelement.6447]

It means to change , we can't call ourselves Christians And live in sin read 1st John

[@ReadingtheBibleforever]

@@theburningelement.6447 we shouldn’t live in sin at all but if we sin we have Jesus whose blood washes away our sins read the next few things of John

[@suzannegriffiths4795]

@@ReadingtheBibleforever the issue is not what God has promised, which is a given, but on the prerequisite of repentance. If we seek the recognition of men, like King Saul, or give in to the sinful nature, whatever we have worshipped is our God. To be found in Christ we must leave everything else. God's forgiveness is for those who don't love their own lives, but live by faith in Him who gave it all for us...

[@sistergoldenhair1809]

The thief on the cross could do nothing but believe and it was accounted to him as righteousness, and it was enough. We’re justified by our faith, not being perfect.

[@KingVegeta1981]

Seriously i hope this man lives to be 120 and in good health to teach us.

[@btemplr4]

I can’t wait to meet him in the Kingdom! 😊

[@petersinclair9798]

Amen

[@moparman1692]

Amen

[@wisulliv]

Amen!

[@derickinbama9685]

thank you . i have been trying my best not to sin to please God, thinking that that was repenting. when all i had to do was turn towards Him and put my trust in Him and i know that the more i grow with the Lord, the less i will sin. i was burdening myself when all i had to do was give it to Jesus.

[@seeninthedark]

Amen, he is risen! Hope you are well

[@susanmulder2660]

I have been doing the same. What a burden has been lifted off, to just keep turning to Him, it makes all the other verses come in line. -Cast all your cares upon Him for He cares for you. -Submit yourselves to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you. (Goes with Psalms 91, abide in the shadow of the Almighty... if my child is in my shadow, nothing is touching him) -John 15 Cling to the vine, abide in Him So many more scriptures now just seem less of a struggle to believe in. We are worthy, turn to Him . Turn from worrying about tomorrow and trusting He will provide as he does with the sparrows. Sorry, carried away. Feeling burdens lift away!! 😊

[@lesleylearned1125]

Beautiful

[@jamesphillips3115]

I was wondering what John said to repent but of what were the Jew to repent of. Great understanding bestowed upon you thanks.

[@motomark9736]

Thank God now I understand why I feel the way I do . It's wonderful to know we can know we are saved and need not worry about loosing our salvation Everytime we sin

[@FLYNRYAN1978]

Amen !

[@diane1517]

Amen

[@timbenson3116]

What is sin?

[@louannelewis7264]

Amen

[@BecamePneuma]

This is really good. I am an early walking Christian, almost a year. I have been plagued with thinking my sin in the past year have ruined my salvation (Devilish attacks), but I know I am saved and Repented TOWARD God, and only because HE decided to GIVE me a chance to Repent. God Is Gracious and Merciful! Praise Him. Thank you Father. Please have mercy on me, a sinner, in need of your Love and Light.

[@joeashbubemma]

I'd rather be forgiven than to think I can be holy. For those who think "repent" means you no longer sin, God bless you, I will not be able to use that argument at the Bema seat of judgment. But Lord, I REPENTED of my sins! I bore fruit in your name! I lived a holy and righteous life! Sounds like PRIDE to me. For me, I'll plead guilty as charged, all I have is the blood of Christ to wash my sins. Have mercy on my soul.

[@protosshun9469]

Best comment ever :)

[@DiscoverJesus]

Most don't think they can be holy but they seek to live a holy life because they are seeking to Walk with one who is holy. If that is not a core aim - to be done with the ways of the flesh what is?

[@HarpazoReady2022]

Great comment👏👏👏👏

[@AgeofReason]

Best comment, op

[@rocknrollcowboy1620]

Yep just plead the blood of Jesus! That'll be my opening statement

[@davidneal9368]

If someone says I have no sin. They are a LIAR and there is no Truth in him.

[@FEARGODRevelations14v7]

It also says if you practice SIN YOU ARE OF THE DEVIL! “Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. Whoever abides in Him DOES NOT SIN. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him. Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. HE WHO SINS IS OF THE DEVIL, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God. In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother. For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another, not as Cain who was of the wicked one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his works were evil and his brother’s righteous. Do not marvel, my brethren, if the world hates you. We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death. Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.” ‭‭I John‬ ‭3‬:‭4‬-‭15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

[@brentmillsop6355]

Being so thankful! Not by works lest any man boasts. God supplies everything. Faith, and every need.

[@rockylosco5596]

We all have sin we commit that we don’t even know we’re doing,it’s a good thing that”love covers a multitude of sin”,it also covers the ones we don’t even know we’re doing,thankfully,if your saved then all your sin has been been covered by Christ’s blood

[@flowergirl8375]

Washed away

[@studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272]

And even if we do - we are drawn to the father - if a time of testing comes - trust the father - he did for a fool like me and this makes shake time and time again - I had desperate situations and he helped me ! All glory to God 🤗

[@Daniel-do3rw]

1 John 3:6, “Whoever abides in Him DOES NOT sin, whoever sins has neither seen Him or known Him.”

[@robertgodhard3248]

Charity shall cover the multitude of sins.KJV Which means quit being selfish and help others.

[@robertgodhard3248]

He that endureth unto the end shall be saved. Mt10:22 The time is fulfilled,and the kingdom of God is at hand:repent ye ,and believe the gospel. Mk1:15 Read Eze 18:20-32 Rev22:14 The book of Revelation speaks of repentance and obedience as does the whole Bible. Mt 7:19-23,24-27 Joh5:14 and so forth Paul says: If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Read more: Philippians 3:10-14 Joh6:65,14:6,14:21 God hates pride Gives grace to the lowly Love the good Hate the evil And know the difference. Jesus did not say believe the gospel and repent. We repent because of the goodness of God who leads us to repentance. We believe because God hath given us faith in his Word and Jesus. I will be repenting till the day I die. There is not a just man upon the earth that doeth good and sinned not. Keep busy doing good,resist the Devil and he will flee from you,do the daily devotions,and show the Lord you mean business .And say always: Have mercy on me a sinner,I don't want to go to hell when I die. I'll count my chickens after they're hatched,and do my very best and the Lord will THEN do the rest. Amen

[@jdubski5690]

The Bible has levels too it. It’s amazing how deep you can go into the scripture.

[@Circuses]

Yes meanings inside of meanings, I can see at least three. There’s probably thousands lol

[@HarpazoReady2022]

Yes, many layers.

[@PinoyMusicRevolution]

But the salvation is simple. We don't need intellect to understand. We need faith.

[@VinceGuthrie]

Hey, 5 deep insight. Grace 5 levels

[@3cool2beans15]

Amen!

[@lt6121]

Ray Comfort needs to learn from this video!

[@fillup901]

that'll be the day

[@montibrattain5739]

I really needed to hear this. I’ve felt unworthy of being saved until now. Thank you ❤

[@RichNel1]

I’m still unworthy, but thanks be to God for saving me

[@gibsonguitarplayer]

Sweet lady, we are all unworthy. Who created you? Our loving Father. Do you hate your children when they make mistakes? Of course not, yet we think of our loving Heavenly Father as an angry beast. Like the father in the prodigal son…he was waiting, watching, for his horrible child to return…..never scolded him did he? Nope, he showered him with gifts and love. Same for you.

[@keegotti3277]

I kno what you’re saying if salvation depended on repentance we could never know if we were saved we would always have a doubt but once you trust that jesus is our salvation not of us but of him we can rest that our salvation is secure god bless

[@victorsantoy9469]

This did make me cry cuz I remember my situation in 2005 flipping through the TV stations in coming upon a show called the soldier souls for rock and roll which the narrator was Grant goodeve and I'll never forget I was probably on the 2nd of the four-part series and it just was on at a certain seen that they showed and that made me fall down on my face bawling like a baby having the King James Bible that my sister gave me years before I left the military never opened it up and read it but I always believed in God I always believed I just didn't know Jesus Christ until that moment on the floor so this sermon made me cry. Thank you very much for the sermon I needed to hear it.

[@keepthechange2811]

Thank you sir. The paradox is over for me now. God bless you.

[@annebritraaen2237]

I was just praying over this issue. Thank you Jesus, for the internet.

[@christretch]

hallelujah! I turned back to God 6-12months ago after 34 years astray. I am so glad for your clarification of the meaning of "repent" and saving me from years of stressing whether I have repented enough.

[@Eyesoftexas1970]

Hows your walk now?

[@BirdhouseMMA]

35:49 Luke 5:32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.

[@bryantotten2757]

Wow that is a revelation most of us have no idea of.Oh dear Lord Jesus open these blind eyes of our heart.

[@tammylackey9465]

Thank you! I was raised in a Church of Christ, I left because it was confusing. They would preach salvation through faith, but I was always felt condemned because I could not live up to their expectations. This message helped me understand what I believed in my heart.

[@adamabbas6062]

Jesus is everything ive ever wanted

[@benitaesq_]

Amen

[@BecamePneuma]

Amen

[@donholliday2068]

This is the best message about repentance that I have ever heard. When you look up the word in the original language the word repent means to change your mind. We don’t get the credit for salvation, because our salvation is because God is good.

[@bhingardivetussharbhingard9036]

All praise to the most high king of kings Yeshua Messiah. Love from 🇮🇳

[@forexdragon]

This is mind blowing. Thank you God for this message delivered by Michael.

[@thechildrensnook5884]

I recently found my faith. I’m learning everyday. I realize what I thought I knew about the Bible (I knew nothing). I am enjoying getting to know Jesus through the Bible. Since I have found my faith i realize I’m more aware of what I’m doing, I get these feeling of doing something wrong if it is a sin. I believe once you come to god, his spirit guides you. That’s what’s happening with me. I edit to say I feel differently inside.I have more peace within myself, more love and more. I am different then before.

[@theparadigmshift74]

Yes you are! Very mind blowing isnt it

[@BP-E]

Excellent message. Thank you Michael. When I got born-again I never confessed any sin. My prayer was "Lord I know you died for me and I believe in you."

[@charleyjohnson4823]

You sir, are a fine preacher. I hope I can come see you one day. If I can't I see you in glory.

[@ellabirchard564]

This gold nugget preaching has come to my KZbin feed today, and I'm rejoicing to hear THE TRUTH of the Word of God that again straightened my spiritual walk through much prayer for THE TRUTH to reach my heart and soul. God does answer prayers, He has answered mine. This is not going to Him void, hallelujah, I am sharing this TRUTH with family and friends and who has ears to hear. God be glorified amen

[@michaelharlow1872]

Thank you so much. I needed to hear this.. I can't help but come to tears of joy when I know how much my father in heaven loves me. All praise and glory in Jesus name, amen.

[@danh7447]

Jesus Did what no one else could or would do ! Praise the Lord ! Saved by Grace through Faith !

[@jamesburson5689]

For with the heart man believes unto salvation. Only God can change the heart❤

[@marksmith4347]

Im 62 years old and you just cleared up some real confusion. I just asked the father to teach me something, anything then I saw this. And it's very clear that you are correct and it's a huge relief. God bless you and i have been choosy about things I no longer will be thank you. I know you understand what I mean and though I want to explain it I just don't think you need to hear my explanation.

[@jillperkins-sanders537]

I'm also 62 and still struggling with assurance of my salvation. I take prescription pain meds and am dependent upon them. I believe it's an idol in my life and I must deal with this. I'd rather live in pain than to hear Jesus tell me He never knew me. I cry about this often and beg Jesus to save me. To set me free.

[@Rumjaxx]

@@jillperkins-sanders537 Check out Dr yankee arnold. Hes a great biblical teacher and he will clear up any misunderstandings. God bless.

[@aaronjames7266]

​​@@jillperkins-sanders537hi Jill, if you believe the Gospel, you're saved. The fact you believe the Gospel is your assurance, that's what you look to, not your own works and efforts and failures. The Gospel is this; the Lord Jesus Christ the eternal Son of God, God the Son, the promised Messiah, entered into His own creation in the likeness of man to redeem man - fully God and fully man, born of a virgin, born under the Law, lived a perfectly sinless life fulfilling the Law in it's entirety, the only One to ever do so. He voluntarily went to the cross to pay the penalty of the sins of the whole world, He was crucified, He died, was buried proving He was dead, and the third day God raised Him to life for our justification according to the Scriptures. If you believe this, you're saved. And the fact you believe it is your assurance as well.

[@Voyleglover]

At last! Finally found someone who heard the same truth God showed me some years back. For a for a long time I was intimidated by the many “giants” in Christianity who hold to the “repent of your sins” distortion. Been working on a book on Salvation and struggled to find quotes from preachers that lined up with what God showed me. Even my own Baptist pastor did not accept what I was shown. He held to the “repent of your sins” line. Soooo, all that to say, I have repented of my unbelief that there was no one out there who believed as I do on the doctrine of repentance. Thank you sir! Dunno who you are, but your channel now on my favorite list. Thank you for listening to the whispers of the Holy Spirit and conveying them so clearly. Wish I could have found your channel long ago.

[@FireShine-ss4sb]

The Holy Spirit never sins and is Perfect Love. To abide in salvation, the soul stays surrendered to God. The Comforter protects you and shows you what to do.

[@metalheadmailman992]

Pastor Steven Anderson first taught me on his church website, the heretical manipulation of the REPENT OF YOUR SINS doctrine (or be willing to) to be saved. I heard those very words (you must be willing to repent of your sins....) by the pastor of a former Church I used to attend in a salvation message. THIS TEACHING IS EXCELLENT and I felt the Holy Ghost anointing as I watched this. I am a new subscriber and thank the Lord I found Pastor Pearl!!! Romans 15:13

[@ColonelEmpire]

Acts 3:26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. Anderson is a rank heretic like Joe Smith, Popes, Islamic teachers etc...

[@andrewmann4067]

​@@ColonelEmpireL

[@doodlebob2023]

its a shame they took down pastor andersons youtube channel. do you know if hes on the internet anywhere other than youtube these days?

[@Jesusismysavior-d9d]

1 Corinthians 6-9:11 IF you dont repent from sin you won't enter the kingdom,

[@MFaith777]

John said you can KNOW you’re saved and have assurance. If repenting of sin is required, how can you have assurance? How much sin is required to be repented from? How do you quantify that? If you don’t turn from all of it or you mess up, how can you have assurance?

[@milandjordjevic-mc1vy]

Making midtake and living in sin are not the same​@@MFaith777

[@evergreen9388]

Christ's parable on repentance is so beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@rowanflynn462]

Thank you Brother Pearl. I got saved in 1980 and you have just cleared up the confusion that I've had ever since! I could never fully reconcile salvation by faith alone with the idea that we must repent (of our sins). My salvation is truly a gift from God! I sure don't deserve it! I can't wait to hear part two. Thank you again.

[@Retiredjournalist88]

Thank you for simplfying God's word for us. That sermon opened my eyes and allowed me to Repent unto God! 2 of my favorite verses ...."I Am the Way the Truth and the Life, No man comes to the father except through ME" (says the Lord)......And...."Put God first in ALL you do and everything else shall be added unto you". Blessings to everyone though our Lord Jesus Christ.

[@dansmith9724]

That was great. Ive been trying to get my head around repentance for awhile now, even though i understand we are saved by grace through faith. Repent is used so much and explained so poorly but this video made it simple. Repent goes with faith and is meant to be used in meaning to turn to God and believe in Jesus Christ.

[@jesuswantsrelationship333]

I never fully understood this concept, till now. I feel so much better now. I pray that I never forget in Jesus' Name. Amen.

[@edgarmorales4476]

Repentance is the total inner cleansing of our human consciousness from old attitudes, old beliefs and old prejudices.

[@victorhauk5973]

When I repented, it was in a vision of Jesus on the cross. A devastating vision, to how I lived, by what power I lived. I repented of every single thing having to do with my flesh, my intellect, my understanding, my will, my life. I had no choice. What did I turn to from all that I was before? Utter and complete dependence upon my new resurrection life in Christ in me by the power of the Holy Spirit. That is true repentance.

[@gracealone89]

You repented of EVERY single sin? Wow I wish I was perfect like you 😮 😆

[@jeffbieber2243]

I am an independent Baptist and my belief of repentance has always been exactly what you have explained.

[@noelwhitman1788]

IFB believe church attendance, dress, music style, language, voting Republican, etc have to do with repentance. None of that has anything to do with repentance either. Especially church attendance.

[@lefthandedleprechaun8702]

Repent of your being a baptist and become a Christian.

[@gracealone89]

@@noelwhitman1788 I was an IFB for 33 years and I can attest to this. I’m not saying ALL of the IFB is bad or believes that, but the MAJORITY absolutely teach that the proof of your salvation is in your works.

[@dbirdez]

@@gracealone89 been there... i left when the idolization of a translation became a badge of honor akin to a charismatic speaking in tongues.

[@douglasphillips24]

This sermon is truly a blessing from The Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ for this video.

[@stevenanderson9660]

Wonderful message, I wish more pastors would talk about this subject. Repentance is very much misunderstood in the church.

[@loneskum9493]

Thank you for making this clear, l finally understand Repentance and l changed my mind about sin…. I hate it now… I know now l am saved! 50 years on earth and l now get it! Thank you!

[@lionandlamb7663]

Pastor Mike, What about when Jesus told many of the people He healed, "Go and sin no more." (?)

[@thefamily730]

Because sin caused their sickness, even if only through generational curses and or punishment from sins.

[@randyd9805]

Since he didn't answer you I will try. Of course God doesn't want His blood bought people to continue in sin and He wants us to follow Him and do good works for Him. Here's the thing. Those things FOLLOW salvation, not precede it and certainly don't CAUSE us to get saved. When a person gets born again and are given the new nature or "new creation" then and only then do you have the ability to do literally anything for God. Before that you "are dead in trespasses and sins." Ephesians 2:1 A dead man can't do anything to please God or anything to serve God! You become His child by adoption into the family and God becomes your heavenly Father. Before salvation God was your Judge and ONLY your Judge. The point is a matter of ORDER as I believe brother Pearl is correct on. We do not clean up our lives or promise God we won't sin again in order to believe and finally get saved. Good works are the PRODUCT of salvation not the CAUSE of it. They are the FRUIT of salvation not the ROOT of it. If you don't see the difference I don't know how to make it any plainer. Trying to clean up your life will produce one thing, you'll be a more moral sinner that is still on your way to hell. This stems from Catholicism which is exactly where many Protestant religions STILL to this day get much of their false doctrines. Repentance is a change of mind literally and that's exactly what it means. Part of that change is the admission of your guilt as a hell deserving sinner and changing your mind about Christ and the true God Who alone made the way of salvation for us through the work of Christ on the cross. Faith is the placing of your trust in Christ's substitutionary sacrifice on the cross for us and believing the gospel about Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection for our sins. The Bible couldn't be plainer that salvation is totally by God's grace and it's "not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us." A good Christian life BEGINS at salvation. You DO NOT become instantly a perfect person or a mature Christian upon placing your faith in Christ. Justification is instantaneous, but sanctification is a life long process. You never deserved salvation to get it and you certainly don't keep it in your own power or righteousness.

[@jsf8145]

If we say that we have no sin we make Him a lier and his word is not in us but if we confess of that sin he is just and faithful to forgive us of our sin. He saved us not by works we have done in righteousness but by his mercy he saved us. Titus 3:5 I for one will admit I’m no perfect saint but great full to be saved by grace by the only one who is perfect = Jesus.

[@ed-jf3xh]

Because one who is truly saved, who has accepted Yeshua as their Lord and Saviour, their sins are paid for. To sin no more is to believe. Not they they no longer sin, but they turn from the sin based lifestyle. Actual change, comes with time.

[@christopherperkins2395]

Sin hurts us so jesus wants to protect us whether you are saved or lost, jesus says go sin no more, although we all will keep sinning

[@lisapriola7927]

Repentance happens through faith through Christ Jesus our king.

[@TheBibleSays]

God changed His mind about about punishing Nineveh because they repented: they changed their mind about continuing in sin. They "turned from their evil way": ⚫ "And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not." (Jonah 3:10) Here's what Jesus had to say about Nineveh: ⚫ "The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they *repented* at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here." (Jesus, in Matthew 12:41) *It certainly appears to me that Jesus understood "repent" was in reference to turning from sin.* Here's a few more verses showing "repent" in the context of turning from sin: ⚫ "And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not *_repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed."_* (the apostle Paul, 2 Corinthians 12:21) ⚫ "But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. *_Repent therefore of this thy wickedness,_* and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee." (Acts 8:20-22) ⚫ "And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk: Neither *_repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts."_* (Revelation 9:20,21) ⚫ "And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain, And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and *_repented not of their deeds."_* (Rev 16:10,11) ⚫ "I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright: no man *_repented him of his wickedness,_* saying, What have I done? every one turned to his course, as the horse rusheth into the battle." (Jeremiah 8:6) ⚫ "Take heed to yourselves: *_If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him._* And *_if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him."_* (Luke 17:3,4) ⚫ "And I gave her space to *_repent of her fornication;_* and she repented not. Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they *_repent of their deeds."_* (Revelation 2:21,22) ⚫ "When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but *_sinners to repentance."_* (Mark 2:17) ⚫ "I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one *_sinner that repenteth,_* more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance." (Luke 15:7) We are all sinners in need of God's mercy. How do we enter His promised mercy? ⚫ "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." (Proverbs 28:13) ⚫ "Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him . . . " (Isaiah 55:7)

[@christopherperkins2395]

In the book of jonah who did the repenting ? And if you offer your filthybrags to jesus on judgment day instead of believing in the blood of christ you will be with alot of folks at the white throne judgement. Moses put blood on his door post Pharoah repented Now the death angel who passed though Egypt at midnight passed over what house??? Its always been belief in the blood of Jesus, turning from sin or being sorry for sin or repenting from sin is an action a deed a work of the flesh, it will deceive you its of yourselves and you are accursed to teach another gospel. Its the blood preach free salvation and faith alone in jesus blood Once the holy spirit enters then and only then can God's spirit turn them from sin

[@krayziejerry]

God repented in Jonah 3:10

[@killerbeast9166]

I love you man. Thanks for all these verses i can prove people wrong with.

[@williamearl7837]

I listened carefully to Steven Anderson and his Bible verses. I slso came up with your Jonah reference. I believe it is your strongest point. I was and am considering using the Proverbs verse. Mike does make very good points. I focus on 1 main verse, and then a second. John 1:10 and then Romans 10:13. It is my argument is that receiving Jesus is repenting of one's sin because of Hebrews 12:6 to 11. My salvation experience is very much in line with what Mike talks about. I read the Bible voraciously upon receiving Jesus. I knew what most Southerners know who read very little of the Bible, but have a loved one who talks about Jesus. I read about cutting off one's hands and realized sin was real serious business. I became violent about repenting. I think this would never have happened if I had not received Jesus first. Right before I received Jesus I thought I could not do it. I knew myself, but I wanted Jesus so much that I hoped against hope and cried to God to bring Jesus into my life. I only knew I was going to hell and only Jesus could save me. (Romans 10:13) I look at it this way if a woman receives a man as her husband, will she really be surprised that he expects complete obedience? If a man receives Jesus, will he really be surprised that Almighty God is Almighty God. If I understand you correctly, I basically agree with you and Mike. If you think one must repent of his sin before he receives Jesus(I believe these are one and the same.), I do not believe one can. Before I was saved I believed I had that power. When I seriously considered accepting Jesus I realized how weak I was. I knew I could not maintain this faith my whole life. I figured I could do it 6 months. If we could do it ourselves we would not need Jesus. The verses about the free gift always caught my attention. I have been meditating on salvation for 38 years. I know I am saved, but I want to help others come to Jesus. I would phrase what Mike says a little differently, but I think I agree with him at least 90 percent. Keep it simple. Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

[@williamearl7837]

Thankyou for your work in looking up these verses. IMO Repenting of one's sin without Jesus ain't gonna work. Ephesians 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the statureof the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

[@margovallen]

Biblical repentance is *having a change of mind*.. toward God, self and sin. When one hears the Gospel.. believes and turns toward Jesus Christ for Salvation and forgiveness of ALL sins... one has repented.

[@truthseekers1620]

our best righteous deeds are like filthy rags

[@christopherperkins2395]

So turning from sin = filthy rags Preachers teaching repent from all your sins are basically saying, Lol Turn from the thing sending you to hell to filthy rags and offer your filthy rags to christ, then see if he justifies you and washes away your sin in your filthy rags. Compared to the blood of christ, you'd be a full to offer filthy rags Good stuff

[@wretch1]

The works of the holy spirit are not filthy rags. That would be heresy.

[@toliveischrist950]

Any attempt to attain righteousness (right standing) with the Father apart from the righteousness of Jesus…yes, those righteous works are like filthy rags because they have no redeeming worth.

[@doodlebob2023]

@@toliveischrist950 spot on. i think thats what the original commenter was trying to say.

[@maranatha5819]

It's only two ways we can go. Repent means to change ones mind. Change directions. So if our mind is going in the direction of sin and we change our mind and go in the direction of God what do you call that? Repent, Repentance.

[@karenscott5878]

Praise the Lord!! This is truth!!! Work’s salvation has been creeping into our churches for years.. all roads lead back to Rome.. the ecumenical system is going to bring all religions under the beast religion.. only the elect will not be deceived… thank you so much for your KZbin channel

[@andyfield7397]

What a brilliant comprehensive sermon, given with clarity and truth. Thank you Brother Michael

[@auntiemsplace]

WOW WOW WOW - I am so glad to see your teachings here - they some of the finest (not that I agree with everything you say, but if I don't, it's not important enough to give it an inch). If I lived out there, I'd make sure my family brought me to church there. My son just moved to Charlotte (TN), not too far from Lobelville. I've been sharing the videos with him. Praying he finds a church that teaches like this one - or that he drives out to Lobelville, probably about an hour's drive - gives them plenty of time to prepare to receive on the way there, and plenty of time to chew on the message and share on the way home. Shalom!

[@jimmyjoe7835]

Thank you brother I am joyful when I find somebody that actually preaches the so abused and misused glorious message of the cross, may the Lord make it normal in the churches and may I become a teacher of it!

[@georgeadeh8859]

Thank you, Pastor, for explaining 'repentance' so clearly!

[@connietillman5973]

Godly. Sorrow leads to Repentence Amen

[@infiniteaire]

All my sins were nailed to his cross! I'm not going to sit here trying to figure out every sin I committed before I was "born again". 👑😇👑

[@darenvaloie7037]

Thank you brother Michael.

[@blanebywaters3087]

Thank you Praise God true preachers still serving Christ Jesus God almighty

[@Jamesx706]

all i can say is wow.... i never knew this. a big weight has been lifted off of my shoulders due to me feeling like ill never be good enough to enter into heaven. this just shows you how easy it is to turn to Jesus and get to heaven and have eternal life. thank you sir, this is something i needed to hear

[@richardsteele9548]

Because of my belief in, my faith in, my salvation from Jesus Christ good works occur

[@meerkat1015]

I thank the Lord Jesus Christ every day!! This has been such a blessing to watch and learn..God bless

[@liiporta7964]

Thank you and may God continue to bless you my brother!

[@ivanskovoroda1741]

It is very interesting teaching!

[@BillyBob-g6s]

Religion will take you straight to hell but your faith in Jesus will take you to heaven

[@alansouthward]

Please God keep forgiving me and heal me please

[@peregrino9154]

Every sin was forgiven on the cross. He doesn't need to get back on the cross.

[@gpwil3847]

Wow!!! Repent of our religion, repent of repenting, repent of our dead works. But repent back to or towards our relationship TO God! Like the parodical son. That changes so much in my confused understanding as I was struggling to find my way back to God. Thank you Mr Pearl. I wish I lived close enough to hear you personally but I am thankful for your many many pod casts. I repent of the dead work of repenting of my sins so that God may take first place in my life, flawed as I am. Thank you, thank you, thank you. It must feel wonderful to help so many return to God. God bless you. I’m sure he does.

[@halo8741]

I greatly appreciate these explanations it really helps me convey the gospel more effectively especially when talking to new believers 💖🙂 Thank You & God bless you and everyone who reads this 🙏

[@humbleken2266]

😊 Thank you so much Pastor. A beautiful quote and wonderful realization from another Christian as well; "The Words of my testimony is simply Grace, amazing Grace," Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour, GOD's only begotten Son. Hallelujah forevermore.

[@Robin7-26]

Wow!! Fantastic sermon. God bless you🙏🏻

[@BeMoreAwareGodWatches]

YAY I’m so excited that the Lord is moving in Tennessee. I live in Nashville and it makes my heart happy to know that the Lord is in Tennessee working through your ministry. God bless all of you in your church. Thank you for preaching on repentance.

[@JB855A]

i thank The Lord for your sermon !

[@Sumuelelinsanito]

I'm astonished to run into a real Jew. Wise and humble, spreking truth. Thank you! Shalom!

[@edchandler380]

Explained it very well. I've been watching your videos for some few months and i'm glad i found you. God bless you and your ministry.

[@FLYNRYAN1978]

Thank you for this sermon Pastor Pearl ! It truly lifted a heavy burden from my shoulders . I Love you and your Church and pray JESUS continues to richly bless your ministry .

[@lakitawright6003]

OUTSTANDING MESSAGE!!!!!

[@KingJames4life]

Best preacher ever

[@DDGVET4]

I don't think I 've heard anyone explain this any better than you have Michael. Thank you! I was raised in the Church of Christ and never really thought about their doctrine when I was growing up. I never really believed the claim that only those who go to a certain Church are saved. I always believed in the basics John 3:16. I didn't believe Baptism was necessary because Jesus told the thief on the cross who believed in him. "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." The thief believed but was not Baptized before he died. I think it is OK to be Baptised as an act of faith and respect for even Christ was Baptized just the same as we take the Lord's Supper as Jesus asked us to do in rememberance of him.

[@jesuswarnedusaboutthem7710]

I have a friend in church of Christ and we are always butting heads on babtism. I don’t understand why it’s so hard for him to see and why he is holding on to that false belief. I see there are more false teachings , I didn’t know they believed in repentance, I’m still trying to understand and will have to listen to this sermon one more time

[@scottnovak8903]

I recalling many His miracles, prayer's He answers even lowest of my pit and He walked with me through bad and good so blessed what don't kill you, makes you stronger. Halleua Christ 😇

[@DawnJuds]

Thank you for your sound teaching. God bless you and your family..

[@Radicallambschannel]

I found this after God started showing me what repentance isn't and so I googled "Repentance, it's not what you think", and this came up. You added to what I already was seeing in the Word. Thank you!

[@Judgementcomingsoon]

Amazing lesson,,all new to me..was never taught this before..Praise the Lord!

[@fiftycalM2HB]

I was a worldly Christian - living with one foot in the world and one trying to live for Christ! Thank God he was merciful and didn’t drop me into a Christ-less Eternity! I believe once you’re saved - you’re always saved! OSAS - only makes sense logically. We are saved solely by Grace! Ie sola gratia! We as wretched vile sinners can do absolutely nothing to save ourselves - it is solely by The Gift of God! Since we know that Salvation is solely by Grace - and we can do nothing to earn it - let’s say we believe it’s possible to loose your Salvation. Since we have assumed it’s possible to loose your Salvation - what can we possibly do to earn it back? No possible work can earn it back - since Salvation is not works based!

[@torreycat7716]

This is one of my favorites!

[@thedoormichaelpearl]

Thank you for your comment. We enjoy hearing from our viewers.

[@kathleenmacfarland1817]

Thank you And I THANK AND PRAISE GOD THE FATHER FOR HIS SON JESUS CHRIST. Great understanding!!

[@vorahstory8528]

I know your right but my head hurts I want to get it but I can't. GOD'S telling me to listen to you.

[@someguy_7765]

I needed this. I have found that in wanting to be closer to God and asking for his help to stop sinning, he has helped me. Sanctification, I guess, can be a slow process overall…I have found this frustrating, but I have to trust that God knows what he’s doing and his timing is perfect, even if I can’t or don’t see it. What I do know is that right now, I am freed from sins that I never thought I’d be free from just a couple of years ago. I also know that I couldn’t do it alone. I NEED his help.

[@MrChristK]

I love Mike Pearl, though I often disagree with him. But on this I 100% agree. The word in the NT from which "repent" is translated is "metanoia" (surprised he didn't mention that), and the word simply means to change one's mind. Remember, it is JESUS who saves, us, not we ourselves by "turning away from sin" by our own efforts! Yes, if we are born again we can no longer continue in willful sin, and we must grow in holiness, but that is the fruit of our salvation, not the root. Our righteousness is not earned by works, it is imputed TO us by the grace of God, and the work of our Lord Jesus Christ.

[@rongopaihiku369]

Amen😊

[@tarrynthedoula]

🙌🏽 💯 👍🏽

[@Kathy-n7f]

Thanks I know this but have a big problem with keeping my word and promises I have to GOD I keep saying I'm going to keep them than turn right around and do the very thing I said I wouldn't do smoking! But my biggest sin is not keeping my word to turn away from it not look back I pray one day before I am taken from this earth that I can keep my word and promise to my Father and his Son my Savior and have mercy on my soul and forgive me for taking so so so long in keeping my word

[@Kathy-n7f]

Is what I'm doing wilful sinning cause I really mean to keep my word but this awful flesh seems to be so strong may GOD truly forgive me

[@whimandaprayer]

This is a message that never gets old. Heard it many times. I really like your delivery of it; probably the best yet. Thank you, sir, brother Michael.

[@isaaccampos9837]

Thank God for the word and his servants that teach it. God bless Mike. Keep it going

[@robertabell9182]

Thank you 🙏 Michael Pearl appreciate all your doing to bring us the Truth in Christ Jesus Name Amen 🙏. All day long Yahoo