Repentance

Do we understand when the bible talks about "repent"?
this word comes from a Greek word "metamoia" which has one clear meaning all through that being "to change ones mind or change the way one thinks "
from both the old and the new testament then the meaning of repentance will actually be , (an inner change of mind resulting in an outward turning around to walk in a completely new direction Hebrews 12:16-17
thus repentance is the foundation for salvation and a person cannot believe the gospel unless he or she repents first .Mark 1:4-15 Acts 2:37-38 Acts 17:30 among others.
well we should be careful not to abuse repentance and such are the people who repent on Sunday then live like the devil all week because they think they can get away with it by simply repenting.
repentance is not a condition of Gods love and forgiveness but rather God loves you and forgives you way before you even repent such that you do not win his love and forgiveness because you repented and you do not buy anything by repenting.it is not an act of works that gains the favor 
Repentance is simply a way that brings you into the love and manifestation of his grace .
well think about this please do.

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