https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/rss/ Biblical answers to questions relating to repentance, faith and salvation through Jesus Christ. Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2026, Christianity.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:26:02 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/what-does-faith-mean.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/what-does-faith-mean.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ What is faith? Faith is one of those words that is commonly used but not always understood. So, when the Bible uses the word faith, what does it mean? Faith is confidence and trust in who God is and what He says. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:26:02-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-does-it-mean-to-repent.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-does-it-mean-to-repent.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ You may be surprised to learn the word repent in the Greek New Testament simply means to turn around. It was a military term describing a soldier marching in one direction and doing an about-face, 180-degree turn. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2026-03-31T03:26:02-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/are-we-not-saved-if-we-struggle-with-sin.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/are-we-not-saved-if-we-struggle-with-sin.html Ray Pritchard https://www.christianity.com/author/ray-pritchard/ A Christian's struggle with sin is not a sign of being un saved but rather an indication of their true relationship with God. By acknowledging and persevering through this internal battle, believers can demonstrate their commitment to the faith and ultimately emerge stronger in Jesus' name. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:26:02-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/have-you-performed-a-spiritual-checkup.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/have-you-performed-a-spiritual-checkup.html Greg Laurie https://www.christianity.com/author/greg-laurie/ A routine physical exam can be a humbling experience, but what if it's also an opportunity to examine one's spiritual state? By exploring the intersection of physical and spiritual health, this article offers a fresh perspective on faith, identity, and the transformative power of genuine spirituality. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:26:02-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/what-does-sanctification-mean.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/what-does-sanctification-mean.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ Sanctification is one of those religious sounding words that people in the church use, but may not understand what it means. So, what exactly does it mean? Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:26:02-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/isaiah-53-5-says-by-his-stripes-we-are-healed-so-are-christians-freed-from-all-sickness.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/isaiah-53-5-says-by-his-stripes-we-are-healed-so-are-christians-freed-from-all-sickness.html Chris DeRoco https://www.christianity.com/author/chris-deroco/ But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed." ~ Isaiah 53:5 NKJV Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:10:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:26:02-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/can-jesus-really-live-in-my-heart.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/can-jesus-really-live-in-my-heart.html Matthew Harmon https://www.christianity.com/author/matthew-harmon/ It may surprise you to learn that there is only one place where the Bible specifically refers to Jesus living in a person's heart. Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:37:14 -0400 2026-03-31T03:26:02-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/can-someone-be-a-gay-christian.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/can-someone-be-a-gay-christian.html Sam Allberry https://www.christianity.com/author/sam-allberry/ The answer to this question will depend on what we mean by “gay.” Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:55:21 -0400 2026-03-31T03:26:02-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/can-we-really-come-to-god-just-as-we-are.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/can-we-really-come-to-god-just-as-we-are.html Matthew Harmon https://www.christianity.com/author/matthew-harmon/ In the midst of our guilt and shame we can convince ourselves that we are too messed up for Jesus or that we have done something so terrible that God could never forgive us. Can we really come to God just as we are? Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:31:39 -0500 2026-03-31T03:26:02-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/why-did-god-love-us-enough-to-send-jesus.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/repentance-faith-and-salvation/why-did-god-love-us-enough-to-send-jesus.html Matthew Harmon https://www.christianity.com/author/matthew-harmon/ When we truly begin to grasp the magnitude of our sin against God, it is natural to wonder what could possibly motivate God to send his Son Jesus. So, why would He? Wed, 12 Feb 2014 10:44:33 -0500 2026-03-31T03:26:02-04:00