Arrependimento
O arrependimento é a porta da graça. A Bíblia declara que Deus não deseja a morte do ímpio, mas que se converta e viva. Arrependei-vos, pois o Reino dos Céus está próximo.
Chamado ao arrependimento
Arrependei-vos, porque o Reino dos Céus está próximo. Quem se arrepende e confessa encontra restauração e perdão.
17 From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
8 Therefore produce fruits worthy of repentance,
13 But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy and not sacrifice.' For I did not come to call [the ]righteous, but sinners, to repentance."
15 and saying, "The time has been fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
3 Not at all, I tell you; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.
32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance."
38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
19 Repent therefore and turn back, that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
30 So then these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now He commands all men everywhere to repent,
A graça do arrependimento
Os que eu amo, eu repreendo e disciplino. Arrepende-te! Deus não quer que nenhum se perca — mas que todos cheguem ao arrependimento.
19 As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. Be zealous therefore, and repent.
9 The Lord does not delay concerning His promise, as some reckon slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Confissão e restauração
Se confessarmos, Ele é fiel e justo. Há alegria no céu por um pecador que se arrepende — o arrependimento abre o caminho da vida.
9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
7 I say to you that likewise [there] shall be more joy in heaven over one sinner repenting than over ninety-nine righteous who need no repentance.
10 Just so, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [you] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [you] double-minded.