Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. 2 Kings 17:13Repentance is a requirement for fellowship with God 1 Thessalonians 1:9See also Psalms 34:14Isaiah 55:7 Acts 14:15 James 4:7-10 Psalms 51:17 Repentance involves turning from sin 2 Corinthians 7:8-10Sorrow for sin See also Job 42:6Psalms 34:18 Isaiah 57:15; 66:2 Joel 2:12-13 Luke 18:13 Luke 15:17-19 See also Confession of sin Leviticus 5:5Psalms 51:1-3 Proverbs 28:13 Hosea 14:1-2 Ezra 10:10-11 Ezekiel 14:6 Forsaking specific sins Acts 15:19-20Numbers 5:6-7 Luke 19:8 Making appropriate restitution Isaiah 30:15Repentance involves turning to God See also Faith in God Luke 22:32Acts 11:21; 20:21; 26:18 Ezekiel 18:21-23 See also Obedience Malachi 3:7-10Acts 26:20 See also Repentance demonstrated by actions Isaiah 1:16-17Daniel 4:27 Matthew 3:8 Luke 3:10-14 pp Lk 3:8 Jeremiah 3:10; 24:7Repentance must be sincere See also 1 Kings 8:46-50Psalms 78:34-37 Hosea 6:1-4 pp 2Ch 6:36-39 Jeremiah 26:3The repentance of God See also Exodus 32:14Psalms 106:45 Hosea 11:8 Joel 2:13 Amos 7:1-6 See also 1025 God, anger of1070 God, joy of 1125 God, righteousness 5492 restitution 5802 care 5953 stability 6020 sin 6624 confession of sin 6652 forgiveness 6742 sackcloth & ashes 8020 faith 8453 obedience |
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