![]() ![]() In the New Testament, the word used is Metanoia, it is a military term meaning “to have another mind.” It is descriptive of a soldier marching and then abruptly turning around to go in the opposite direction: an about-face. Repentance is a word that simply means to turn around. For godly grief produces a repentance not to be regretted and leading to salvation, but worldly grief produces death.” 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 For you were grieved as God willed so that you didn’t experience any loss from us. Now I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to repentance. “For even if I grieved you with my letter, I do not regret it-even though I did regret it since I saw that the letter grieved you, yet only for a little while. Repentance is a spiritual turning away from the sin and towards Christ. ![]() Judas felt remorse about betraying Christ, but he never repented. Repentance is not feeling badly about sin. Many people make New Year’s resolutions only to have them go by the wayside before the end of January. ![]() What is repentance? Is it required for salvation? How do we know when someone has truly repented? Repentance is not just a resolution to do better. ![]()
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