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What is the role of repentance in God's plan of salvation?

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Repentance is a necessary response to God's grace, involving a change of mind that leads sinners to trust in Christ for salvation.

Repentance is integral to the experience of salvation as it represents a fundamental change of heart and mind regarding sin and our need for Christ. In Acts 2:38, Peter calls for repentance as a command for those wishing to be saved. This involves recognizing one's sinful state and turning away from self-reliance and turning toward faith in Jesus Christ. True repentance does not solely focus on actions but encompasses a transformative realization of God's holiness and our depravity. This change must be given by God Himself, as Ezekiel 36:26 indicates that He gives us a new heart and spirit. Therefore, repentance is a gracious gift from God that leads sinners to a saving knowledge of Jesus.
Scripture References: Acts 2:38, Ezekiel 36:26, John 3:14-16

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