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 proclaim, saying, Reform, for the Reign of Heaven approaches.
8 Produce, then, the proper fruit of reformation;
13 «Go, therefore, and learn what this means,» 'I desire humanity, and not sacrifice:' 'for I came to call, not the righteous, but sinners.'
15 The time, he said, is accomplished, the Reign of God approaches; reform, and believe the good tidings.
3 I tell you, No: but unless you reform, you shall all likewise perish;
32 I am come to call, not the righteous, but sinners, to reformation.
38 And Peter said to them, Reform, and be each of you immersed in the name of Jesus Christ, in order to the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
19 Reform, therefore, and return to God, that so your sins may be blotted out; that seasons of refreshment may come from the presence of the Lord,
30 For though God overlooked the times of ignorance, he now makes proclamation to all men, everywhere, to reform;
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 reprove and correct; therefore, be zealous, and reform.
9 The Lord does not delay his promise in the manner some account delaying; but he exercises long-suffering toward us, not desiring that any should perish, but that all should come to reformation.
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 our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
7 Thus, I assure you, there is greater joy in heaven for one sinner who reforms, than for ninety-nine righteous persons, who need no reformation.
10 Such joy, I assure you, have the angels of God, when any sinner reforms.
8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you men of two minds.