repentance

Zuko walks carefully through the full gospel of Jesus Christ using Say–Obey–Share (SOS). This article centres salvation on grace through faith (Romans and Ephesians), explains repentance, baptism, and the Holy Spirit in their biblical order, and prepares readers for later discussions on baptism and tongues without pressure or formulas.
Christians who love the Bible sometimes disagree about baptism: should it be given only to those who personally repent and believe (believer’s baptism), or can it also be given to the children of believing parents (infant baptism)? This Scripture-first guide lays out the strongest arguments both sides use, lists every clear baptism event recorded in the New Testament, and highlights what is explicit versus what is inferred. It also includes a focused section on the New Covenant and practical SOS self-discovery prompts to help you reach a conscience-level conclusion before God.

“Penitential” comes from penitence (repentance) - a sorrow for sin that leads to confession, forgiveness, and restoration. These psalms have been used for centuries in both Jewish and Christian communities during times of repentance, fasting, and spiritual renewal.

🕊️ What Are the Penitential Psalms?

Traditionally there are seven Penitential Psalms. They express four themes: