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  • Definition:
    Repentance is a deep, heartfelt change produced by conviction of sin, leading a person to turn away from evil and turn toward God in faith. It involves genuine sorrow for having offended God, the renunciation of sin, and a sincere desire to walk in obedience.
  • Acts 3:19: « Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out. »
  • 2 Corinthians 7:10: « Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. »
  • Luke 15:7: « There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. »
  • Explanation:
    In evangelical doctrine, repentance is inseparable from faith—it is the authentic human response to God’s call to salvation. It is not merely feeling remorse, but recognizing the seriousness of sin before God and turning away from it with a renewed will to live for Him. It is a work of grace, made possible by the Holy Spirit who convicts the heart of sin. Repentance marks the beginning of a lasting transformation in the believer’s life and always accompanies true conversion.