Question
What is repentance?
rebirth or re-creation; here the work of the Holy Spirit by which the Holy Spirit indwells a repentant sinner, resulting in “new birth” or “new creation”
acknowledging error and admitting truth, specifically, the truth about one’s self
good news; specifically, in the New Testament, good news about God’s work through Jesus Christ to provide salvation
the process by which God, through the Holy Spirit, sets apart the people of God for godliness; the process of being made holy
a change of mind; to turn around; to move away from something to something else; specifically, to move away from sin and toward God
rebirth or re-creation; here the work of the Holy Spirit by which the Holy Spirit indwells a repentant sinner, resulting in “new birth” or “new creation”
acknowledging error and admitting truth, specifically, the truth about one’s self
good news; specifically, in the New Testament, good news about God’s work through Jesus Christ to provide salvation
the process by which God, through the Holy Spirit, sets apart the people of God for godliness; the process of being made holy
a change of mind; to turn around; to move away from something to something else; specifically, to move away from sin and toward God
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Repentance is a multifaceted concept that generally involves recognizing and acknowledging one's wrongdoing or sinful behavior, feeling genuine remorse for it, and making a conscious decision to turn away from that behavior and move toward a more righteous path or toward God.
Key elements of repentance include:
1. **Acknowledgment of Error**: Recognizing and admitting one's mistakes or sins and the truth about oneself.
2. **Change of Mind**: This involves a transformation in thinking that results in a change in behavior—moving away from sin and turning toward God.
3. **Indwelling of the Holy Spirit**: In many Christian traditions, true repentance leads to being filled with the Holy Spirit, signifying a "new birth" or "new creation" and empowering the individual to live a life marked by godliness.
4. **Holiness**: Repentance is also part of the process by which individuals are set apart by God for a life of holiness and righteousness.
5. **Good News**: In the New Testament context, repentance is often connected to the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ, offering hope and restoration to those who turn away from sin.
Overall, repentance is both an internal change—a heartfelt commitment—and an external action that reflects that commitment in one's life.
Key elements of repentance include:
1. **Acknowledgment of Error**: Recognizing and admitting one's mistakes or sins and the truth about oneself.
2. **Change of Mind**: This involves a transformation in thinking that results in a change in behavior—moving away from sin and turning toward God.
3. **Indwelling of the Holy Spirit**: In many Christian traditions, true repentance leads to being filled with the Holy Spirit, signifying a "new birth" or "new creation" and empowering the individual to live a life marked by godliness.
4. **Holiness**: Repentance is also part of the process by which individuals are set apart by God for a life of holiness and righteousness.
5. **Good News**: In the New Testament context, repentance is often connected to the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ, offering hope and restoration to those who turn away from sin.
Overall, repentance is both an internal change—a heartfelt commitment—and an external action that reflects that commitment in one's life.