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 Bring forth therefore fruit worthy of repentance:
13 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.
15 Saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
3 I tell you, Nay; but except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
38 And Peter said, Repent, and be baptized every one of you, in the name of Jesus, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
19 Repent ye therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, that the times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
30 The times of ignorance indeed God overlooked; but he now commandeth all men every where 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 Whomsoever I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous and repent.
9 The Lord is not slow concerning his promise (tho' some men count it slowness) but is long-suffering 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, Thus joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, who do not need repentance.
10 Thus, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God, over one sinner that repenteth.
8 Draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you: cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.