Calling to Repentance and Faith

One of the most important aspects of the gospel is its emphasis on repentance and faith. This two-part emphasis is seen throughout the Bible and across different characters and events. Familiar stories include Paul on the road to Damascus, David turning away from the sin of adultery, and even Joseph’s brothers coming to repentance years after their sin. Strikingly, much can also be learned where repentance and faith are absent, including the examples of Judas Iscariot in his plot against Jesus...