On Faith and Repentance

How do we escape the punishment of sin and disobedience to God? What does it mean to have faith in Christ? What is faith? What is repentance? How does one repent of their sins? In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 85-87 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. These questions concern what it means to have faith in Christ and to repent of our sins. Brett, Allen, and Jim will discuss what faith is, why it is necessary, what repentance is and why it is vital to our relationship with God. They will also talk about salvation, the role of Jesus, and what it means to be “saved." Listen and Subscribe to Podechesis on: Apple (Leave a 5-Star Review!!!), Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, Google, YouTube, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Listen Notes, and Deezer. Questions? Send us an email or leave a voicemail. [email protected] Voicemail: (404) 635-6679‬ Shorter Catechism Questions, Answers and Scripture Proofs Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #85 Q: What does God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and curse due to us for sin? A: To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, God requires of us faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life, with the diligent use of all the outward means by which Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption. Scripture Proof: Acts 20:21; Provers 2:1-5; Proverbs 8:33-36; Isaiah 55:3 Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #86 Q: What is faith in Jesus Christ? A: Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, by which we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel. Scripture Proof: Hebrews 10:39; John 1:12; Isaiah 26:3-4; Philippians 3:9; Galatians 2:16 Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #87 Q: What is Repentance unto life? A: Repentance unto life is a saving grace, by which a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, does, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of, and endeavor after, new obedience. Scripture Proof: Acts 11:18; Acts 2:37-38; Joel 2:12; Jeremiah 3:22; Jeremiah 31:18-19; Ezekiel 36:31; 2 Corinthians 7:11; Isaiah 1:16-17 Spirit & Truth The Podechesis Podcast is a proud member of the Spirit & Truth Podcast Network. Spirit & Truth is a movement of Wesleyan-minded Christians seeking to awaken and equip the 21st century church, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to share the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus Christ. We long to see a new movement of Christians who are empowered by the Spirit, rooted in the truth, and mobilized for the mission. For more information and resources visit www.spiritandtruth.life Spirit and Truth Conference March 17-19, 2022 in Dayton, OH Register at https://www.spiritandtruth.life/conference Important Links Wesley’s Revision of the Shorter Catechism (From Seedbed.com) Wikipedia article of Westminster Shorter Catechism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_Shorter_Catechism Daily Text by Seedbed.com Firebrand Magazine Plain Truth Podcast Reclamation Podcast