How do we know that repentance is a gift from God?

The granting of repentance is emphasized throughout Scripture. For instance, in Acts 5:31, it is stated that God exalted Christ to give repentance and forgiveness of sins. Furthermore, Acts 11:18 reinforces that repentance is granted by God. This means that true repentance is not something that arises from human effort or emotion, but is initiated by God’s grace. The acknowledgment of our sinfulness and the genuine sorrow that leads to repentance is ultimately a result of the Holy Spirit's work in our hearts, further underlining the necessity of divine intervention in the conversion process.