Jesus came to be our King first of all, then our Savior.  The title on the cross was not Savior but King. He is the King who saves His people.  True repentance is a condition for salvation. Repentance is the first essential condition of genuine conversion.  Repentance is not an optional extra but a fundamental requirement of forgiveness. Repentance is also a lifestyle.  We are to be living in an attitude of repentance ever since we were converted.  Everyday repentance, is the attitude by which we can receive the King of the kingdom in to our lives . Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.  In a world without moral absolutes repentance is core to seeing true change. Repentance (metanoia) To repent means to change your mind. Literally it means “above or beyond the mind.” We thought dumb things about God, heaven, hell and our own place in the world; our picture of Him was too small, too silly or plain wrong. We  lived a life that was stupid, selfish and false. Now under the flame of God’s holy truth by His Spirit and His Word, we see everything in a different light and the word that comes to our heart with force is this: change your mind. We change what we think about Jesus Christ.  He is not a historic figure or a great teacher; He is the ruler of History and God manifest in the flesh. He is Creator of heaven and earth and all things were made by him. Because He is Lord of all and the only Saviour, He commands our allegiance.

Friend, as King He has the right to rule in every life.  He is King; we can submit or rebel but he is still King.