Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance (μετάνοιαν) toward (εἰς) God, and faith (πίστιν) toward (εἰς) our Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts 20:21 KJV)
I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus. (Acts 20:21 NIV)
Many Christians tell me that conversion begins with repentance and genuine repentance begins with heartfelt conviction of sin.
My personal take on repentance, based on the original Hebrew and Greek word for repentance is that conversion begins with repentance and genuine repentance is realizing who Jesus (God) is.
Many people are aware of their sins. That is why they turn to religions to resolve the issue. But genuine repentance begins with knowing who God is.
And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. (John 17:3 ESV)
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