Repentance

Repentance is the arche, the foundational principle, of the life in Christ; it functions in the life of grace as the number “one” functions in arithmetic.

Lenten Weblog 2005

Repentance is not a first step that we take with a view to getting past it.

Lenten Weblog 2005

Repentance is the non-negotiable, foundational constant of the life in Christ.

Lenten Weblog 2005

Repentance is the gathering of themselves meant. nation not desired -- (Compare 2Ch 21: 20), that is, not desirable; unworthy of the grace or favor of God; and yet God so magnifies that grace as to be still solicitous for their safety, though they had destroyed themselves and forfeited all claims on His grace [Calvin].

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

Repentance is the tear that flows from the eye of faith turned to Jesus.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

Then came the word of the Lord unto Samuel, saying, It repenteth me that I have set up Saul -- Repentance is attributed in

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

Repentance is sometimes taken for a change of mind, and so

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation) 1721

Repentance is God's gift; it is not only his free grace that accepts it, but his mighty grace that works it in us, that takes away the heart of stone, and gives us a heart of flesh.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation) 1721

Repentance is absolutely necessary in order to salvation.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation) 1721

The ancient Jews had a saying grounded on this, Repentance is a great thing, for it brings men quite up to the throne of glory.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721