Term
repentance
A heartfelt sorrow for sin, a renouncing of it, and a commitment to walk in obedience to Christ.
Filed underSoteriology
Definition
A heartfelt sorrow for sin, a renouncing of it, and a sincere commitment to forsake it and walk in obedience to Christ.
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- See also
- Free Grace theologyTerm
- prophetTerm
- Related to
- PenanceTerm
Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 35BOriginal citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 35B.
Last revised August 14, 2026