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You may be surprised to learn the word repent in the Greek New Testament simply means to turn around. It was a military term describing a soldier marching in one direction and doing an about-face, 180-degree turn.

Practically all Christians have likely heard the word "repent" as a common term used in the teachings of Christianity. But do we fully realize what it means? Let's look at the Bible definition and quotations to further understand this concept.

There is a possibility that sin is interfering with prayer. Sin is literally an obstacle between us and God; a wall, which prevents us from approaching him. Yet, we can come back to him with repentant hearts, and he will always help us.

Salvation occurs when one believes in Christ for salvation. The call to baptism is a call to decide whether one is truly ready to declare that Christ is the Lord and to submit to the Spirit’s sanctifying work which begins with a clean slate — a...

Repentance simply means to turn around, to change one’s previously held attitudes or thoughts. In this way, repentance is a radical transformation of the entire person. There is no part of us that is not involved in this fundamental reorientation...

Pastors weigh in one whether you can "rebaptize" children who wandered and have returned to faith... especially if their parents are pastors.

In the grand scheme of things, we are always going to be bound to sin and repenting. Our prayers do not have to be perfect, but in repentance, they should come from our hearts and from the Holy Spirit within us.

For several reasons these days, the doctrine of repentance is not often preached. But where it is, the grace of God is promoted.

If you’re reading this article, it’s not by mistake. if you’re ready to move forward in Christ, He will give you the courage to face all your mistakes with His grace.

Repentance means to have a change of our mind - of our way of thinking about things. It's not just, "Okay, I don't want to sin anymore, so I'm going to change my mind. I'm not going to sin any longer." It really is, it's coming under the knowledge...

Repentance means to have a change of our mind - of our way of thinking about things. It's not just, "Okay, I don't want to sin anymore, so I'm going to change my mind. I'm not going to sin any longer." It really is, it's coming under the knowledge...

When someone you love is running from God, it’s hard to know what to do—but this powerful reflection on Hosea 6 reminds us to keep praying, keep hoping, and trust that God’s mercy can meet them where they are and bring them home.

Ash Wednesday scriptures show us that we need a Savior who can give us the hope of eternal life. In this article, we’ll explore the meaning of ashes in Scripture and include a list of some important verses to read during this holiday.

Pleasing and knowing God begins with a pure heart.

Because Jesus is able to forgive our sins when we come to Him in faith today, He is also willing and able to forgive our future sins.

To give God glory means to recognize his worth and value in our lives. We love him wholeheartedly because he is worthy—and no one else is.

False teachers don’t always lie—they often twist truth just enough to scratch our itching ears, and that’s exactly why we need to know how to spot them.

Parenting is already a challenging journey, but when your child has special needs, it can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and lonely. From navigating medical appointments to advocating for your child’s education, you carry a weight that many don’t...

Lent is a 40-day season of reflection, prayer, and sacrifice that helps Christians grow closer to God and prepare their hearts for Easter.