There is two different things we have to do right. Actually three, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, then the rest follows: Acknowledging your sins is admitting and agreeing with God that you have done wrong, while repenting is the active, intentional change of mind and heart that involves turning away from those sins and committing to follow a new path. Acknowledgment is the first step, but repentance goes further by including the action of forsaking the sin and changing behavior. Sanctification is a process until the day we die. Amen. 🙏
“The word "repentance" originates from the Latin paenitēre, meaning "to feel regret" or "to be sorry". It entered English around the 14th century via the Old French repentir. The concept itself is also rooted in the Hebrew shuv ("to turn back") and the Greek metanoia ("a change of mind").”
There is two different things we have to do right. Actually three, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, then the rest follows: Acknowledging your sins is admitting and agreeing with God that you have done wrong, while repenting is the active, intentional change of mind and heart that involves turning away from those sins and committing to follow a new path. Acknowledgment is the first step, but repentance goes further by including the action of forsaking the sin and changing behavior. Sanctification is a process until the day we die. Amen. 🙏
Well said.
Sanctification most certainly feels like a process that takes its own time - especially for those who are coming into the faith from another belief.
It is a blessing God is so patient and loving toward us.
Did you know repent comes from the Greek word Metanoeo which means "change the way you think"? Great writing!
I didn’t know that. Interesting.
I did a quick search about it (AI Overview):
“The word "repentance" originates from the Latin paenitēre, meaning "to feel regret" or "to be sorry". It entered English around the 14th century via the Old French repentir. The concept itself is also rooted in the Hebrew shuv ("to turn back") and the Greek metanoia ("a change of mind").”
A change of one’s mind definitely makes sense.
Thank you.