The short biblical definition of repentance is 'a change of mind that results in a change of action'. Paul summarized it this way ... I preached that they should repent and turn to God and demonstrate their repentance by their deeds. (Acts 26:20)
The Holy Spirit convicts an unbeliever of his sin and 'grants' repentance. It is not 'self-induced' ... For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
True repentance is prompted by ... Godly sorrow that leads to salvation. (2 Corinthians 7:10)
It is impossible to have genuine faith in Christ as Savior without first having a God given change of perspective. When He allows you to see yourself through His eyes ... your sin, your mortality, your due punishment, and the Gospel message come to light.
Repentance comes from God, is applied by God, and results in glory to God ...
- The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9)
- Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? (Romans 2:4)
An invitation to respond to His call ... Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. (Acts 3:19)
He's waiting, pilgrim ...
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