​Is Repentance Necessary for Salvation?

• Matthew 4:12-13, 17 - Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim...From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 
 
• Luke 24:47 - And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
 
•  Acts 26:20 - But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
 
• II Corinthians 7:10 - For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
 
• Luke 13:1-5 - There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. 
 
• Acts 17:30-31 – And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. 
 
• Acts 3:19 - Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord...
 
• II Peter 3:9 - The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.     
 
• Acts 22:16 - And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. 
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Bible Reference Guide by Gale Henderson
While this may not be an exhaustive reference on the subject, it is intended to bring awareness of what God’s word says that you may know the truth and be encouraged to study His word for yourself. Please note - Verses provided may be part of a passage. Always understand a verse’s context before coming to any conclusions concerning its meaning! To help you discover the core message of a passage and experience the word of God, always check the context of a verse. Getting the context of the verse is important.  Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture passages quoted are taken from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. ​