What Is the True Meaning of Repentance?

Most of us hear the word “repentance” and immediately think of guilt, sorrow, or some exhausting attempt to earn God’s forgiveness. In much of Western evangelical culture, “repent” has become synonymous with groveling or self-condemnation. But what if the original meaning was something far more beautiful? Something liberating? The English word “repent” comes from the […]

What Is Salvation? Jesus Christ: The Christus Victor

What is salvation? It’s the center of the gospel proclamation yet again, what is it? At its core, salvation is the cosmic victory of Jesus Christ over sin, death, and the devil. The early church fathers called it theosis—humanity’s participation in God’s own life—highlighting that it’s not about a destination, and escaping punishment, but a […]