What if repentance isn't about trying harder to be good, but about changing the way we think about God, ourselves, and what Jesus has already done for us? What if we've been so focused on our sin and shortcomings that we've missed the freedom Jesus provided through the New Covenant?

In this episode of eXchanging Eternal Truths, Heather Lancaster welcomes Pastor Chris Barhorst of True Life Church in Greenville, Ohio, back to the podcast to explore a different understanding of repentance under the New Covenant. Pastor Chris explains that the biblical word for repentance, metanoia, means to change our mind, and that Jesus called people to "repent and believe" rather than simply repent and behave. Together, Heather and Pastor Chris discuss the difference between turning toward Jesus and simply trying to turn away from sin, the danger of legalism and self-effort, the power of speaking God's Word, and what it means to live from what Jesus has already accomplished rather than trying to make God move.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What repentance really means under the New Covenant and why it is a change of mind that turns us toward Jesus

• Why speaking God's Word isn't about trying to move God, but about bringing our hearts into agreement with what He has already provided

• How legalism, sin consciousness, and relying on our own strength can keep us from experiencing the freedom Jesus has given us

• Why grace is not a license to sin, but an empowerment to live the life God has called us to live

• How renewing our minds, being led by the Holy Spirit, and understanding our identity in Christ can help us move forward without being trapped by regret or our past

Key Takeaway:

Repentance is not a dirty word. It is an invitation to change the way we think and turn our attention toward Jesus. We don't have to live under constant condemnation, striving to earn God's love or trying to become good enough through our own strength. Jesus has already accomplished what we could never accomplish for ourselves. As we grow in our relationship with Him, renew our minds with His Word, and allow the Holy Spirit to lead us, our actions begin to change as a result of what is happening within us. We can learn from our past without living in regret, because God's love is greater than our shortcomings and He calls us to move forward.

Key Scriptures:

• Mark 1:14-15

• 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

• Galatians 5:16-18

• 2 Corinthians 5:21

• John 8:10-11

• Romans 8:1

• Philippians 2:12-13

• 1 John 4:17

• John 14:6

Whether you've struggled with sin consciousness, found yourself trapped in regret, or have spent years trying to earn God's approval through your own efforts, this conversation with Pastor Chris Barhorst will encourage you to look toward Jesus and discover the freedom found in the New Covenant. If this episode encouraged you, please like, share, subscribe, and help us continue spreading positive, encouraging, biblical truth.

To find out more about Pastor Chris, True Life Church, and their upcoming Price of Freedom Conference, check out their website: https://truelifegreenville.com/

You can also visit Expanding Your Faith Ministries at https://expandingyourfaith.org to learn more and to connect with additional resources.

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