April 4 2026, Saturday Teachings
Salvation is essential. And what we are focusing on is repentance—specifically, gospel repentance—the kind that leads to being born again.
Repentance is not something superficial. It is deep, transformative, and foundational. Everything begins with repentance. Our walk with God, prayer, evangelism—everything starts there.
Let me ask: have you been following the teachings on repentance so far? Is there anything unclear? Do you need help or clarification in any area?
Praise the Lord. Hallelujah.
Think about fishing. If you don’t know how to cast the rod, understand the currents, or recognize the right timing, you won’t catch anything. There are specific seasons, conditions, and methods required.
In the same way, there is knowledge involved—but beyond knowledge, you need the Spirit. It is the Spirit who teaches you: what to do, when to act, how to speak, and where to go.
However, the Spirit only comes when the heart is prepared.
Repentance is that preparation.
It is like preparing the land for planting. If the ground is not cultivated, tilled, and made ready, nothing can grow. In the same way, God does not dwell in an unclean vessel. Repentance cleanses and prepares the heart for His presence.
That is why repentance is not optional—it is critical. It is the starting point of everything in our relationship with God.
Now, not all repentance is genuine.
There is:
- Seasonal repentance—when someone changes temporarily but goes back.
- Emotional repentance—driven by feelings, not true transformation.
But what we are talking about is genuine repentance.
Genuine repentance is the foundation of the gospel. It is not just words—it is action. It is a broken and contrite heart, total surrender to God, expressed through behavior and lifestyle.
When true repentance happens:
- The Spirit of God takes over
- You become disciplined and bold
- You pray without ceasing
- You are guided in everything you do
- Your words carry power and impact
You are no longer speaking from emotion—you are speaking from the Spirit. Your words become like a two-edged sword, touching hearts and transforming lives.
This is what makes a true child of God.
Repentance brings us into alignment with God’s purpose. It produces a life where:
- You no longer need constant instruction
- The Spirit leads you from within
- You live according to God’s will naturally
That is the goal—to become who God has called us to be and to bring others into His kingdom.
One powerful realization shared is this:
Apart from God, our human nature is deeply flawed. We may think we are good, but without the Holy Spirit, we are not aligned with God’s nature.
True repentance reveals this truth:
- It humbles us
- It brings reverence for God
- It shows us our need for total dependence on Him
God’s nature is completely separate from our flesh. When He reveals Himself, we realize how much we must die to self—our pride, anger, selfishness, and independence.
This realization produces deep humility—a recognition that we cannot live rightly without Him.
In summary:
Repentance is not just the beginning—it is the foundation of everything.
It prepares the heart, invites the Spirit, transforms the life, and aligns us fully with God.
That is where it all starts.
It has to come to a point where we truly understand that, apart from the Holy Spirit, our nature has nothing in common with God. The Lord has been showing me that there must be total dependence on His Spirit—there can be no reliance on the flesh.
I was reading in Zechariah, where it says, “Be silent, all flesh, before the Lord, for He has risen from His holy dwelling.”And the revelation I received is this: when God reveals Himself, the flesh cannot respond, because it has nothing in common with His nature.
God’s divine nature is completely separate from our human nature. And because of that, we must learn true reverence. Many of us think we know God, but in reality, we do not know Him as deeply as we think—even as believers.
Personally, I have seen that there is still so much in me that needs to die—selfishness, anger, pride. The Lord has shown me that without Him, my nature is deeply flawed. Honestly, it has humbled me to the point where I feel so small, completely dependent on Him—like nothing without His help.
And it has created a holy fear in me—not fear in a negative way, but a deep awareness that I am not giving God the reverence and honor He truly deserves. He is a holy God, and I am not. If any of us make it, it will only be because of His mercy.
That is what I am seeing: apart from Him, my nature is selfish and broken. I need His help, His deliverance—everything.
Now, concerning repentance:
Fasting, praying, and even crying—without genuine repentance—are empty. They are nothing more than outward expressions without true change.
What God looks at is the heart—its honesty and transparency.
You can fast, pray, and weep, but if you avoid true confession and repentance, it means nothing. True forgiveness comes when sin is confessed and exposed before God.
There are spiritual principles that cannot be broken:
- Without repentance, there is no forgiveness
- Without confession, sin remains
So tears alone do not move God. Fasting alone does not move God. Prayer alone does not move God. What moves God is genuine repentance—a broken and sincere heart.
Repentance is the first prayer God accepts.
Repentance is the foundation of salvation.
Think of it this way:
- Repentance is the foundation
- Salvation is the building
Your relationship with God stands on that foundation.
It is in repentance that you come into agreement with God. Scripture says two cannot walk together unless they agree—and repentance is where that agreement is made, sealed, and established.
It is the moment of decision:
- Decision to follow Christ
- Decision to turn away from sin
- Decision to leave the old life behind
Without that decision, the Spirit of God is not attracted.
Repentance attracts the Spirit of God. It draws heaven to you.
Without repentance, you do not attract God—you remain in darkness.
We also see this in the example of the Pharisee and the tax collector:
The Pharisee fasted, tithed, and did everything outwardly right—but his heart was proud. He tried to justify himself before God.
The tax collector, however, came with humility. He emptied himself before God, acknowledging his brokenness.
That is what God responds to—not performance, but a broken and open heart.
When we come before God, we must empty ourselves. Only then can He fill us.
True repentance means:
- Letting go of self-righteousness
- Coming with humility like a child
- Allowing God to cleanse and fill you
When the heart is empty and surrendered, God steps in and begins to lead and transform from within.
Finally, being born again:
Being born again is the result—the goal of repentance and salvation. It is a spiritual rebirth, the receiving of the life and Spirit of Christ within you.
It is not just a concept—it is a new identity as a child of God.
And this raises an important question:
If being born again is the foundation of our new life in God, why is it so necessary?
Why must a person be born again?
That is where we now begin to go deeper.
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