How do we know that repentance is a gift from God?
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Repentance is a gift from God as indicated by Acts 5:31, where it is stated that God grants repentance and forgiveness.
In Acts 5:31, Peter proclaims that God 'hath exalted Him...to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.' This verse encapsulates the biblical teaching that repentance, like faith, is a divine gift. Believers do not initiate repentance on their own; rather, it is granted by God in accordance with His sovereign will and purpose. This confirms the Reformed understanding that salvation, including repentance and faith, is a work of God from beginning to end, ensuring that no one can boast in their own ability to repent or believe.
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