Nature of repentance

Scripture stresses the necessity of repentance from sin if individuals and communities are to have full fellowship with God. It also uses the term to refer to God’s relenting of sending judgment on his people, usually in response to human repentance.

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Repentance is a requirement for fellowship with God 2 Ki 17:13; 1 Th 1:9 See also Ps 34:14; Is 55:7; Ac 14:15; Jas 4:7–10 Repentance involves turning from sin Sorrow for sin Ps 51:17; 2 Co 7:8–10 See also Job 42:6; Ps 34:18; Is 57:15; Is 66:2; Joe 2:12–13; Lk 18:13 Confession of sin Lk 15:17–19 See also…