The gift of repentance is granted by God through the work of the Holy Spirit as we hear the gospel.
Repentance is not simply a decision we make but a gift from God, imparted through the Holy Spirit. As articulated in Acts 5:31, God grants repentance to His people, allowing them to turn from sin and believe in Christ. This divine gift is often realized as individuals respond to the preaching of the gospel and experience an inner conviction of the truth. It involves a profound change of heart enabled by the Holy Spirit, who leads us to acknowledge our sins and turns us towards Christ for salvation. Hence, the process of coming to repentance is an act of divine grace rather than merely human effort.
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