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Originally Posted by deltaguitar
I think everyone agrees that repentance is necessary in order for saving faith. Repentance is not a work but a change of heart and mind toward God. Is everyone in agreement with this? I don't want to get into this discussion until we at least have common ground on the definition of Repentance.
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Indeed. It is an awakening of the inner man, and an acknowledgement of ones need of salvation that can only be provided in the cross.
Furthermore, saving faith produces the desire to be identified with Christ in baptism and a willingness to recieve His Holy Spirit.