"It seems as though if somebody truly has faith & wants more than anything to follow Jesus, then repentance would be a part of it"
i feel pretty much the same, but even after being saved for umpteen years and being in church non-stop since i was born, i still don't have it all down pat in my mind.
i have been reading a couple of things that stress FAITH ALONE and batchman (hopefully i am completely correct here) keeps stating this as well. so, i am interested in looking into it further.
it is just amazing to me that after all these years there is still so much that i do not have a more complete understanding of.