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How do we know repentance is a work of God?

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Repentance is depicted as a gift from God in the Bible, evidenced in the parables where the shepherd and the woman's efforts symbolize God's initiative in bringing sinners to repentance.

In Scripture, repentance is not presented solely as an act of human will but rather as a divine work. The parables in Luke 15 illustrate this beautifully—the shepherd diligently seeks the lost sheep until it is found, mirroring how Christ seeks the elect. Similarly, the woman who loses her coin lights the candle, signifying the Holy Spirit illuminating the darkness of the sinner's heart. This clearly suggests that the act of turning away from sin is a supernatural work initiated by God, emphasizing that without His intervention, we are unable to repent on our own.
Scripture References: Luke 15:3-10, Ephesians 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 4:4-6

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