Repentance definition

Repentance simply means a change of mind. And the thought has nothing to do with the Israelites changing their minds. This is something which they did the very next day, but to no avail (Num. 14:39-45). They changed their minds and sought to go into the land set before them and conquer the inhabitants in accordance with God’s previous command. But, because of their previous unbelief upon hearing the report of the Twelve and seeing the fruits of the land, God had already told them that they would not be allowed to do that which they were now attempting to do. Instead, the entire unbelieving generation was destined to be overthrown in the wilderness.

Repentance. (metanoeõ) means "to have a change (Gk: meta) of mind (Gk: nous).” It does not mean perfect sinlessness, only that we are walking in a new direction for God’s glory. There is initial repentance and continuous repentance. Repentance is a change of mind (mind-set) that leads to a change of attitude (heart-set) that results in a change of habit or action (life-set).

Repentance. The word means a change of

Examples of Repentance in a sentence

• Repentance is an evangelical grace, wherein a person being by the Holy Spirit, made sensible of the manifold evil of his sin, humbleth himself for it, with godly sorrow, detestation of it, and self-abhorrence, with a purpose and endeavor to walk before God so as to please Him in all things.

• Repentance unto life is an evangelical grace, the doctrine whereof is to be preached by every minister of the gospel, as well as that of faith in Christ.

• They are also required to attend Pre-Cana or Engaged Encounter.Mystery (Sacrament) of Repentance – The Mystery (Sacrament) of Repentance is regularly available each Saturday 11:30 AM – 12:00 Noon.

• Repentance and faith are inseparable experiences of grace.Repentance is a genuine turning from sin toward God.

• Repentance is the precondition for saving faith, and without it saving faith is impossible.

More Definitions of Repentance

Repentance means the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse.

Repentance means “a complete spirit/personality/desires/traits change away from one’s former life/deportment” so that they become demonstrably worthy for a position of sonship – to become The Heirs (as kings/priests) over The Resurrected World.

Repentance means a change of heart and mind; going in a new direction.

Repentance means to return to the God who created us. (Luther teaches us to practice this return daily, in his teaching on baptism – drowning the old person in us so the new person that God is creating can arise.)

Repentance in the New Testament means to change one’s mind, and repentance in that sense is necessary).

Repentance. C The Greek "metanoia," means "to change one=s mind," to heartily amend with abhorrence of one’s past sins

Repentance. The Greek term “repentance” means a change of mind. The Hebrew term for “repentance” means a change of action. Both are required for true biblical repentance. It is turning from (repentance), as well as a turning to (faith). We can see this so well in Mark 1:15, where it says “repent and believe” (cf. Acts 3:16,19; 20:21). This shows the positive aspect of faith and the negative aspect of repentance. Jesus said it so well when He said “unless you repent you shall all likewise perish” (cf. Luke 13:3). See Special Topic: Repentance at 3:3.