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, saying, "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near."
8 Then bring forth fruit worthy of repentance.
13 "But go and learn what this means, "It is mercy I desire, and not sacrifice; for I am come not to call just men, but sinners."
15 "The time is now come," he said, "and the kingdom of God is near! Repent and believe the gospel."
3 "I tell you no; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.
32 I am not come to call the righteous but sinners, to repentance."
38 "Repent," answered Peter, "and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
19 "Repent then! and reform, from the blotting out of your sins, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord;
30 "The times of ignorance God overlooked, but he now commands all men that they should all, everywhere, 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 All whom I love I reprove and discipline; therefore be full of zeal and repent.
9 The Lord does not loiter over his promise, as some men esteem loitering; but he is longsuffering toward you, not purposing that any should perish, but that all should pass on 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 But if we confess our sins, faithful is he and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all wrong-doing.
7 "I say to you that even so there shall be joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, more than over ninety and nine just persons who need no repentance.
10 "Even so I tell you there is joy in the presence of the angels for 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.