Repentance vs. Penance

Repentance is a word that is used so often in Christian circles, but what is it exactly? This week, Janet and Jocelyn discuss true repentance and how it doesn’t mean we work to pay for our sins as a form of penance, but instead turn from sin and to God. Episode Transcript Resources Books Unpacking Forgiveness - Chris Brauns Articles False Repentance Leads to False Conversions - Michael Lawrence  Thoughts on Jesus’s Demand to Repent - John Piper Unless You Stop Loving Sin: The Heart of Repentance - Stephen Witmer The Whole in Our Holiness - Ligon Duncan Podcasts The Hesed Love of God - Joyful Journey Video John Piper and Tim Keller Wrestle with Sanctification  Websites Vision of Hope Women’s Residential Treatment Facility Visit the Joyful Journey website to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes. Emails us with questions or comments at [email protected] Facebook, Instagram  Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their MABC through Faith Bible Seminary.