Repentance has always been of a part of mankind's relationship with God. When Eve was tempted by Satan in the Garden she gave him reasons for not doing what he was tempting her to do. Satan, however successfully talked Eve out of her conviction. From that day til this the devil is known as a liar and the father of it. And he has successfully lied to the church about the doctrine of repentance. And until the church realizes that it is still necessary for salvation sinners will miss an opportunity of being saved by well meaning yet misguided Christians.