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<h1>Repent</h1><strong> Author: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/profile_Steve-0.aspx'>Steve-0</a></strong><br /><p>Repent The Hebrew word “nacham” for “repent” is translated either as “to sigh, or breathe heavily” or “to console.” We will deal with it’s primary application, “to sigh,” since this meaning is in relation to sin. “Repent” - 5162 nacham (naw-kham'); a primitive root; properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to avenge (oneself): KJV-- comfort (self), ease [oneself], repent. (Information from Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance) The meaning of the Hebrew word translated as repentance (i.e. - “nacham”) implies a sense of grief for one’s sin. When we sin, and our conscience is affected, we sigh deeply within. Our spirit becomes heavy, and our heart sinks. We know we have displeased God, and there is a sense of grief for what we have done. I believe this deep sigh is a part of the mechanism God has put within us to enable us to have a change of heart and mind to turn away from sin. We can also get some insight from the Strong’s Exhaustive Dictionary concerning the Greek word for repentance. “Repentance” = 3341 metanoia (met-an'-oy-ah); from 3340; (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication reversal (of another's decision). From a root word, 3340 metanoeo (met-an-o-eh'-o) meaning, “to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction).” The Greek word ‘metanoeo’ comes from two primary root words: 1) meta (met-ah'); a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; 2) noeo (no-eh'-o) or noieo (noy-eh'-o); from 3563; to exercise the mind (observe), i.e. (figuratively) to comprehend, heed. The full meaning of the Greek word, ‘metanoia’ for “repentance” means, “compunction (for guilt, including reformation); reversal (of another's decision). To think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction).” We are to have an exercise of our mind accompanying our sorrow, or sadness over sin we have committed. After we sin, repentance involves our thinking differently towards it; making a decision to reverse direction, and go the opposite way of sin. We are to reconsider sin’s moral implications in our life, which includes a reformation of our ways. This is what it means to repent. We are also told that everybody is commanded by God to repent. "And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commanded all men every where to repent: Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead." (Acts 17:30-31) Here are some words, concepts and Scriptures on the subject of repentance, and an example of it by one man. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD deliverers him out of them all. (Psalms 34:18-19 KJV) He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. (Psalms 147:3 KJV) If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles. For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear: (Job 11:14-15 KJV) But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die. All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not be mentioned unto him: in his righteousness that he hath done he shall live. (Ezekiel 18:21-22 KJV) But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. (Matthew 9:13 KJV) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9 KJV) Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; (Acts 3:19 KJV) Example of Repentance from David "Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy loving kindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, thou desires truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. Deliver me from blood guiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. For thou desires not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delighted not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem. Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar." (Psalms 51 KJV) Repentance is Not Repentance is not denying and covering up sin. Repentance is not simply being sorry for sin. Repentance is not just confessing sin. Repentance is not just a prayer. Repentance is not baptism. Repentance and baptism in the name of Jesus are commanded for every believer in the Gospel of God “for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38). Both are required to escape sin. Repentance – changing our mind about our sin – is not easy, but it is possible. It helps to know what is not repentance in order to truly repent. One must consider the fact that when one obeys and delights in the commands or words of God, they will receive the Holy Spirit to help enable them to fully turn away from sin. His desires will replace the old sinful selfish ones that we once held. Lastly, repentance is not a work that earns salvation, repentance unto salvation does result in works. It is impossible to truly and fully change your mind without that causing a change in action. In the word of God, repentance results in a change in behavior. That is why John the Baptist called people to “produce fruit in keeping with repentance” (Matthew 3:8). A person who has truly repented from rejection of Christ to faith in Christ will give evidence of a changed life (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 5:19-23; James 2:14-26). Repentance, properly defined, is necessary for salvation. Biblical repentance is changing your mind about Jesus Christ and turning to God in faith for salvation (Acts 3:19). Turning from sin is not the definition of repentance, but it is one of the results of genuine, faith-based repentance towards the Lord Jesus Christ. Repentance involves total commitment to live for God. May God bless us all by the all power filled name of the Lord Jesus Christ, amen. </p><strong>About the Author:</strong><br />Wikipedia, The King James Bible, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance<p> Article Source: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Repent_103322.aspx'> http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Repent_103322.aspx</a></p>

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