The word repentance means deep sorrow; regret for any
past action, wrongdoing, conviction of the heart, or sinful ways. A sincere
turning away in both mind and heart from man’s sinful ways to God.
To repent in relation to salvation is to change your
mind from rejection of Jesus Christ to the faith of Jesus Christ, to recognize
that He is indeed "Lord and Saviour".
And saying, The time is
fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the
gospel.
Mark 1:15
And be not conformed to this
world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove
what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 12:2
All the Prophets, apostles and even Our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ called for repentance.
From that time Jesus began to
preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 4:17
I came not to call the
righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Luke 5:32
The
goodness of God leads us to repentance.
Or despisest thou the riches of
his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness
of God leadeth thee to repentance?
Romans 2:4
By Gods Love and great Mercy, when we repent,
admitting we have sinned against God, believe in Jesus Christ alone and what He
did for us at the cross of Calvary.
God then is able to restore that relationship with Himself
by His Grace, leading us to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, to continue to
guide us into all truth, the renewing of our minds through Gods word, personal
relationship in prayer, and the inwardly and outwardly changing of our lives. A
person who has truly repented from the rejection of Christ to faith in Jesus
Christ will give evidence of a changed heart, mind and life showing the love of
God.
With Blessing in Christ,
David & Gay
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