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| − | + | ! style="font-size:120%; background:yellow; text-align:center; padding:5px 0;" |The very first public announcement by [[Jesus Christ]] | |
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| − | + | | style="padding:15px;" |''"The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of [[God]] is at hand; '''repent''' and believe in the [[gospel]]."'' | |
| − | + | <div style="padding-left:40px;">— [[Mark]] 1:15<ref name="KeyBibleConcepts">{{cite book |title=Key Bible Concepts |author=David W. Gooding & John C. Lennox |publisher=The Myrtlefield Trust |place=Coleraine, N. Ireland |year=2013 (1st Edition 1997) |chapter=8.Repentance |pages=65–73 |isbn=978-1-874584-45-2 |url=https://www.keybibleconcepts.org |quote=The very first public announcement by Christ was this:...}}</ref> | |
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| − | [[ | + | As far as the [[New Testament]], according to the Greek Orthodox Diocese of America: |
| − | + | {{Cquote|The Greek term for '''repentance''', [[metanoia]], denotes a change of mind, a reorientation, a fundamental transformation of outlook, of man's vision of the world and of himself, and a new way of [[Love|loving]] others and [[God]]. In the words of a second-century text, The Shepherd of Hermas, it implies "great understanding," [[discernment]]. It involves, that is, not mere regret of past [[evil]] but a recognition by man of a darkened vision of his own condition, in which [[sin]], by separating him from God, has reduced him to a divided, autonomous existence, depriving him of both his natural [[glory]] and [[freedom]]. "Repentance," says [[Saint Basil|Basil the Great]], "is [[Salvation|salvation]], but lack of [[understanding]] is the death of repentance."<ref>[https://www.goarch.org/-/repentance-and-confession-introduction Repentance and Confession - Introduction], Greek Orthodox Diocese of America</ref>}} | |
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| − | + | Repentance is primarily a change of the heart and [[mind]],<ref name="KeyBibleConcepts"/> or rather a change in the mind (Greek ''metanoia''—meta "change" + noia "mind"); a personal [[metamorphosis]]. This is what repentance means in the context of salvation: Luke 13:1-5 "Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." [[Jesus]] is telling the people they need to change the way they think. In this context, a change of mind represents also a reversal of one's previous moral judgment, a repudiation of one's previous behavior.<ref name="KeyBibleConcepts"/> | |
| − | + | There is a command to believe: "Repent ye, and believe the gospel" ([[Mark]] 1:15). How can anyone believe in Christ if they don't change their thinking? No one naturally sees themselves as a sinner; when you repent, you know and realize you're a sinner. You change from thinking "I'm a basically good person." to "I'm a sinner; I need Jesus." That is the third definition of repentance. "Behold, thou art made whole; sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee." John 5:14. "Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more." John 8:11. "Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance" Matthew 3:8. (See [[Corporal and spiritual works of mercy]].) | |
| − | + | Repentance is a turning away, to cease. Example: Revelation 2:16 "Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth." The [[Holy Spirit]] is warning the church of Pergamos to stop their fornication. | |
| − | + | In Luke, the people saw the Galilaeans killed by [[Pontius Pilate]], and asked [[Jesus]] if this happened because the Galilaeans were terrible, wicked people. "And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." The people needed to stop thinking of others as bad and themselves as good. All are at risk of perishing suddenly, without time to prepare or repent. | |
| − | + | Yes, they felt remorse for their sin, (1st definition), but this is not a requirement of believing in Jesus. They couldn't have stopped sinning, (2nd definition), this only comes after you are [[Salvation|saved]]. They needed to repent (3rd definition) to believe and be saved. "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue [alone], but in deed and in truth." 1 John 3:18. "Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith alone." James 2:24. "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven." Matthew 7:21. "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10 | |
| − | + | == Bible versus on repentance == | |
| + | [[File:Accademia - St John the Baptist by Titian Cat314.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[John the Baptist]] appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." - Matthew 3:1-2 (NRSV)]] | ||
| − | + | "If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." - 1 John 1:9 | |
| − | + | "Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out." - Acts 3:19 (NRSV) | |
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| + | “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." - Matthew 3:1-2 (NRSV) | ||
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| + | "But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember then from what you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent." - Revelation 2:4-5 (NRSV) | ||
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| + | "If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." - 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NRSV) | ||
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| + | === Other Bible verses === | ||
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| + | *[https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/repentance-bible-verses/ Repentance Bible versus], Biblestudytools.com | ||
| + | *[https://dailyverses.net/repentance/nrsv Bible Verses about Repentance], Dailyverses.net | ||
| + | *[https://www.biblelyfe.com/blog/bible-verses-about-repentance-from-sin 50 Bible Verses about Repentance from Sin] | ||
| + | *[https://www.openbible.info/topics/repentance Repentance Bible verses], Openbible.info | ||
| + | *[https://www.logos.com/grow/nook-scriptures-on-repentance/ Bible versus on repentance] | ||
| + | *[https://biblereasons.com/repentance/ Bible Verses About Repentance], Biblereasons.com | ||
| + | *[https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Repentance 54 Bible Verses about Repentance] | ||
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| + | ==Has God Repented?== | ||
| + | *Repentance can mean a feeling of regret or sorrow; when you wish you had never done something. Sometimes translations of the [[Bible]] suggest that even God has repented! Example: Genesis 6:5-6 "And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart." [[God]] is sorry that he created humans, they have become so wicked. | ||
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| + | ==Original Greek== | ||
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| + | ''See also:'' [[Koine Greek]] | ||
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| + | In the original [[Greek]] of the [[New Testament]], two words are used for repentance: ''[[metanoia]]'' and ''metamelomai''.<ref name="KeyBibleConcepts"/> | ||
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| + | ==Penance== | ||
| + | "Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." Luke 24:46-47 [[King James Bible]]. The [[Douay-Rheims]] Bible says: "penance and remission of sins". | ||
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| + | '''Penance''' has three related, but distinct, meanings: | ||
| + | * the [[confession]] of [[sin]]s to a clergyman in order to receive absolution. | ||
| + | * the [[punishment]] by which one atones for sins committed by himself or others. | ||
| + | * the private personal repentance to [[God]] of one's own sins. | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
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| + | *[[Sanctification]] | ||
| + | *[[Holiness]] | ||
| + | *[[Works (theology)]] | ||
| + | *[[Righteousness]] | ||
| + | * [[Hell]] | ||
| + | * [[Penance]] | ||
| + | * [[Sacrament]]s in the [[Roman Catholic Church]] | ||
| + | ** [[Baptism]] | ||
| + | ** [[Eucharist]] - First Holy Communion | ||
| + | ** [[Confession]] | ||
| + | ** [[Confirmation]] | ||
| + | ** [[Holy Orders]] for [[Priest]]s and [[Monk]]s | ||
| + | ** [[Marriage]] | ||
| + | ** [[Anointing of the Sick]] | ||
| + | * [[Buddhist]] Repentance involves Prostrations (genuflecting) while chanting mantra [[prayer]] Dharma | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
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| + | *[https://www.gotquestions.org/repentance.html What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?], [[Got Questions Ministries]] | ||
| + | *[https://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionary/repentance/ Repentance], Bible Study Tools website | ||
| + | *[https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/repentance/ Repentance], The Gospel Coalition website | ||
| + | *[https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/steps-repentance-psalm-51/ 8 Steps for Real Repentance from Psalm 51], The Gospel Coalition website | ||
| + | *[https://learn.ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/repentance Repentance], Ligonier Ministries | ||
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| + | Videos: | ||
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| + | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGo1OpcLHgdKa6qgTLHZXVzo Repentance - video playlist], Video playlist | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:27, February 17, 2025
As far as the New Testament, according to the Greek Orthodox Diocese of America:
| The very first public announcement by Jesus Christ |
|---|
| "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." |
| â | The Greek term for repentance, metanoia, denotes a change of mind, a reorientation, a fundamental transformaÂtion of outlook, of man's vision of the world and of himself, and a new way of loving others and God. In the words of a second-century text, The Shepherd of Hermas, it implies "great understanding," discernment. It involves, that is, not mere regret of past evil but a recognition by man of a darÂkened vision of his own condition, in which sin, by sepaÂrating him from God, has reduced him to a divided, autoÂnomous existence, depriving him of both his natural glory and freedom. "Repentance," says Basil the Great, "is salvation, but lack of understanding is the death of repentance."[2] | â |
Repentance is primarily a change of the heart and mind,[1] or rather a change in the mind (Greek metanoiaâmeta "change" + noia "mind"); a personal metamorphosis. This is what repentance means in the context of salvation: Luke 13:1-5 "Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." Jesus is telling the people they need to change the way they think. In this context, a change of mind represents also a reversal of one's previous moral judgment, a repudiation of one's previous behavior.[1] There is a command to believe: "Repent ye, and believe the gospel" (Mark 1:15). How can anyone believe in Christ if they don't change their thinking? No one naturally sees themselves as a sinner; when you repent, you know and realize you're a sinner. You change from thinking "I'm a basically good person." to "I'm a sinner; I need Jesus." That is the third definition of repentance. "Behold, thou art made whole; sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee." John 5:14. "Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more." John 8:11. "Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance" Matthew 3:8. (See Corporal and spiritual works of mercy.)
Repentance is a turning away, to cease. Example: Revelation 2:16 "Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth." The Holy Spirit is warning the church of Pergamos to stop their fornication.
In Luke, the people saw the Galilaeans killed by Pontius Pilate, and asked Jesus if this happened because the Galilaeans were terrible, wicked people. "And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." The people needed to stop thinking of others as bad and themselves as good. All are at risk of perishing suddenly, without time to prepare or repent.
Yes, they felt remorse for their sin, (1st definition), but this is not a requirement of believing in Jesus. They couldn't have stopped sinning, (2nd definition), this only comes after you are saved. They needed to repent (3rd definition) to believe and be saved. "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue [alone], but in deed and in truth." 1 John 3:18. "Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith alone." James 2:24. "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven." Matthew 7:21. "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10
Bible versus on repentance
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, âRepent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." - Matthew 3:1-2 (NRSV)
"If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." - 1 John 1:9
"Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out." - Acts 3:19 (NRSV)
âRepent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." - Matthew 3:1-2 (NRSV)
"But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember then from what you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent." - Revelation 2:4-5 (NRSV)
"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." - 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NRSV)
Other Bible verses
- Repentance Bible versus, Biblestudytools.com
- Bible Verses about Repentance, Dailyverses.net
- 50 Bible Verses about Repentance from Sin
- Repentance Bible verses, Openbible.info
- Bible versus on repentance
- Bible Verses About Repentance, Biblereasons.com
- 54 Bible Verses about Repentance
Has God Repented?
- Repentance can mean a feeling of regret or sorrow; when you wish you had never done something. Sometimes translations of the Bible suggest that even God has repented! Example: Genesis 6:5-6 "And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart." God is sorry that he created humans, they have become so wicked.
Original Greek
See also: Koine Greek
In the original Greek of the New Testament, two words are used for repentance: metanoia and metamelomai.[1]
Penance
"Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." Luke 24:46-47 King James Bible. The Douay-Rheims Bible says: "penance and remission of sins".
Penance has three related, but distinct, meanings:
- the confession of sins to a clergyman in order to receive absolution.
- the punishment by which one atones for sins committed by himself or others.
- the private personal repentance to God of one's own sins.
See also
- Sanctification
- Holiness
- Works (theology)
- Righteousness
- Hell
- Penance
- Sacraments in the Roman Catholic Church
- Baptism
- Eucharist - First Holy Communion
- Confession
- Confirmation
- Holy Orders for Priests and Monks
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
- Buddhist Repentance involves Prostrations (genuflecting) while chanting mantra prayer Dharma
External links
- What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?, Got Questions Ministries
- Repentance, Bible Study Tools website
- Repentance, The Gospel Coalition website
- 8 Steps for Real Repentance from Psalm 51, The Gospel Coalition website
- Repentance, Ligonier Ministries
Videos:
- Repentance - video playlist, Video playlist
References
- â 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 David W. Gooding & John C. Lennox (2013 (1st Edition 1997)). "8.Repentance", Key Bible Concepts. The Myrtlefield Trust, 65â73. ISBN 978-1-874584-45-2. âThe very first public announcement by Christ was this:...âÂ
- â Repentance and Confession - Introduction, Greek Orthodox Diocese of America