his ministry on this keynote. “The time is fulfilled,” he preached. “The kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1:15). Westminster Confession of Faith 15.3 stands in line with the Savior’s teaching when it says that repentance “is of such necessity to all sinners, that none may expect pardon without it.” What is repentance? Simply put, repentance is turning from sin and turning to God. Repentance and faith are inseparably joined; Jesus said that we must “repent and believe.”