It is a heresy to teach that a person can be saved without repentance. The reason why is because the Bible says in Luke 24:47 saying, "And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." It is both repentance and remission of sins and not just remission of sins. Pardon cannot be valued until the person sees the gravity of their sins. When you know that you are pardoned, this causes the deepest draught (draft) of repentance to be taken because knowing one's pardon in spite of one's guilt, causes people to have that attitude of gratitude that makes them want to only please God.
