The Call to Faith and Repentance: Catechism (25-35)
6th Wednesday of 2025: The Call to Faith and Repentance (Questions 25-35)
Date: February 12, 2025
Many people today struggle with the idea of commitment. Whether in relationships, careers, or even faith, there is a cultural tendency to keep options open, to avoid being tied down. But Jesus calls us to something radically different: wholehearted trust and a decisive turning from sin. The catechism teaches that salvation is not merely about believing certain truths but about responding in faith and repentance.
Faith is more than intellectual agreement—it is entrusting ourselves completely to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. It means believing that He died for our sins, rose from the dead, and reigns as King. True faith leads to obedience, shaping how we live and relate to God and others (Q25-28). Repentance, on the other hand, is not just feeling bad about our sins but turning away from them. It is a change of heart and mind, a reorientation of our lives toward God. This turning is only possible through the work of the Holy Spirit, who convicts us of sin and leads us into new life (Q29-31).
Baptism is the outward sign of this inward transformation, marking our entrance into the family of God (Q32-33). For those already baptized, our faith is to be continually renewed through confession, worship, and participation in the Church. God’s grace does not leave us as we are; it calls us to a life of ongoing repentance and faith (Q34-35). This means surrendering daily to Christ, trusting in His mercy, and allowing Him to shape every aspect of our lives.
To dive deeper into this call to faith and repentance, reflect on questions 25-35 in the catechism. They offer a clear picture of how we enter into life with Christ and how we are called to continue in it.
Application:
Transform Our Heart Through Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of faith and the call to repentance. We confess that we often resist turning away from sin and struggle to trust You completely. By Your Spirit, deepen our faith, lead us to true repentance, and conform us more to the image of Christ. May we walk in joyful obedience, knowing that You are faithful to complete the good work You have begun in us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Date: February 12, 2025
Many people today struggle with the idea of commitment. Whether in relationships, careers, or even faith, there is a cultural tendency to keep options open, to avoid being tied down. But Jesus calls us to something radically different: wholehearted trust and a decisive turning from sin. The catechism teaches that salvation is not merely about believing certain truths but about responding in faith and repentance.
Faith is more than intellectual agreement—it is entrusting ourselves completely to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. It means believing that He died for our sins, rose from the dead, and reigns as King. True faith leads to obedience, shaping how we live and relate to God and others (Q25-28). Repentance, on the other hand, is not just feeling bad about our sins but turning away from them. It is a change of heart and mind, a reorientation of our lives toward God. This turning is only possible through the work of the Holy Spirit, who convicts us of sin and leads us into new life (Q29-31).
Baptism is the outward sign of this inward transformation, marking our entrance into the family of God (Q32-33). For those already baptized, our faith is to be continually renewed through confession, worship, and participation in the Church. God’s grace does not leave us as we are; it calls us to a life of ongoing repentance and faith (Q34-35). This means surrendering daily to Christ, trusting in His mercy, and allowing Him to shape every aspect of our lives.
To dive deeper into this call to faith and repentance, reflect on questions 25-35 in the catechism. They offer a clear picture of how we enter into life with Christ and how we are called to continue in it.
Application:
- Ask yourself: Is my faith in Christ merely intellectual, or have I truly entrusted my life to Him? Take time to reaffirm your trust in Jesus as both Savior and Lord.
- Identify an area of your life where God is calling you to deeper repentance. Confess it to Him and take practical steps to walk in obedience.
Transform Our Heart Through Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of faith and the call to repentance. We confess that we often resist turning away from sin and struggle to trust You completely. By Your Spirit, deepen our faith, lead us to true repentance, and conform us more to the image of Christ. May we walk in joyful obedience, knowing that You are faithful to complete the good work You have begun in us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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