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Life #103

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103. Since the Lord gives us this ability to respond in turn - and therefore a mutual relationship [with him] - he says that we are to repent, and no one can repent without a sense of autonomy.

Jesus said, "Unless you repent, you will all perish." (Luke 13:3, 5)

Jesus said, "The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel." (Mark 1:14-15)

Jesus said, "I have come to call sinners to repentance." (Luke 5:32)

Jesus said to the churches, "Repent!" (Revelation 2:5, 16, 21-22; 3:3)

They did not repent of their deeds. (Revelation 16:11)

  
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Luke 13:5

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5 I tell you, no, but, unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way."