Harmony with God: A Fresh Look at Repentance by Zane Hodges was originally published in 2001. As the title suggests, it is about the important topic of repentance. When people proclaim the gospel today, they often say that repentance is a part of that gospel. Others say that the word repentance means to change your mind about something and is the same thing as faith.
Hodges shows that both of these views are wrong. Repentance means to turn from one’s sins. That involves a work, so it can have nothing to do with receiving eternal life because receiving eternal life is by grace, through faith, apart from any works.
Repentance results in the avoidance of God’s temporal judgments. A believer who falls into sin must repent if he wants to have harmony or be in fellowship with God. Hodges also has an excellent discussion on the role repentance played in John the Baptist’s ministry to Israel.
Hodges was known for his ability to challenge Christian teaching and the way Christians have traditionally done things. This book is a great example of that ability. Even though it was published over 20 years ago, it is very relevant today. After reading this book you will notice how many people muddy the gospel presentation with the concept of repentance, and you will avoid doing it yourself!
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