You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror. (James 2:19 NLT)
The Greek words for repent in New Testament are μετανοέω and μεταμεληθεὶς which mean "I change my mind". The Hebrew word for repent is שׁוּב, which mean "to turn back, return".
For second generation Christians who has been indoctrinated by parents and church about God, sin and salvation and are convinced that there is one God and two ways, what kind of repentance is needed?
There are many that is convinced that there is one God. The demons also believe in one God. The repentance required that will separate true believers from demons is the belief that this one God is our savior. We can totally trust this one God for our salvation. The demons believe in one God and they know that this one God will doom them in hell, which is why they trembled in terror.
Sadly, many who know that there is only one God, refuse to follow Him. They wish reality is something else. They are reluctant to follow, preferring to strike out their own path, while at the same time, convinced that it may be futile.
Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. (John 6:68 KJV)
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