repentance

On Friday (Jan. 12), Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Nas X followed through with his promise to release his controversial new song and video titled “J Christ.”

Evangelical repentance is a saving grace. There is nothing legal or meritorious about repentance. It is not something that we can produce in and of ourselves.

After Sunday’s earthquake in California, which coincided with Tropical Storm Hilary, actor and producer Candace Cameron Bure posted: “5.0 earthquake and a hurricane. Can we all repent?! Please?!”

Are you an effective salesperson for sin? No, I’m not referring to causing others to stumble—although the Bible has harsh words for when we do.

Worship leader and political activist Sean Feucht shared on Thursday that the person stole his 1967 Ghallager guitar a few weeks ago has repented and asked for forgiveness.

Just before he told of the prodigal son, Jesus said, “There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.”

The word repent is one that doesn’t sit too well with many people around the world. What is intended to be a gift and opportunity to encounter the grace of God has now become something individuals cringe at.

Repent. It’s a word that usually makes me think of angry people holding up bright yellow picket signs in front of heavy metal concerts or a sandwich board next to a street preacher at the beach.