Synonyms: penitence, remorse
Related ideas: sin, sorry, guilt, regret, conversion, turning.
Definition: repentance is a change of heart and mind regarding sin. The intent to rebel is replaced by the intent to be righteous.
Greek References: metanoia 3341 (Strong) cf 3326 meta, 3539 noeo 3563 nous
Scripture:
Repentance is essential
- Lke 13:3,5 “Unless you repent you will all
likewise perish” - Acts 2:38 “Repent and be baptized every one of you...
” - Acts 3:19 “Repent and be converted that your sins may
be blotted out...”
- Acts 17:30 “God commands all men
everywhere to repent” - Rom 2:4 “...the kindness of God leads you
to repentance” - 2Co 7:10 “...Godly sorrow
produces repentance...” - 2Pe 3:9 “The Lord... is not willing for any to perish but for all to
come to repentance”
- Lke 3:8 “...bring forth fruits worthy
of repentance” - Acts 26:18,20 “...repent and turn to God performing deeds
appropriate to repentance” - Lke 15:7,10 “...joy in heaven over one
sinner who repents”
Comment: Repentance is more than simply regret or sorrow for wrongs committed in the past. Repentance is a determination to change, and commitment to living righteously in the future. Repentance turns
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