Just wondering if you believe that you have to repent (turn away from sin and turn towards God) in order to be saved.
To tell you the truth, I’m still working on that one.
Well I think you turn toward God first...He will surely lead you the rest of the way. But yes generally there’s a moment where one recognizes that his sin is what has seperated himself from a relationship with God... but the good news is Christ’s death, in our place, has paid the price to restore us to God and placed us in good standing before Him.
Each individual comes to that place where they meet these truths before God....it’s basically agreeing with God that we have sinned against Him, no matter where, when or with who those offenses have occured....it is against Him those sins are committed. So none are exempt...we are all guilty before Him.....
Jesus invites each individual to take His gift of forgiveness....He offers it freely to all who seek Him. Once that is accepted then the Lord will fill that place within us that only He can fill.
Some people go to a Pastor, others have enough teaching that they go to a quiet place and spend this time with God alone. I know one individual who planned a meeting with God and told Him he would not leave that room until He knew things were right between them....When he left that room he was not disappointed and knew He had been with Christ.