Repentance and Faith
Repentance is a change of mind that turns a sinner from sin and self to God, and faith is personal trust in Jesus Christ alone. Together they are one turning, and God calls every person to make it.
The lesson walks through the topic one card at a time. The full study is the complete written article, with its sources.
Define repentance as a change of mind that results in a change of heart and a change of direction.
Explain what repentance is not: penance, mere sorrow, cleaning yourself up first, or a work that earns.
Describe saving faith as knowledge, assent, and trust with Christ as its object, and explain James 2:19.
Show how repentance and faith form one turning, and answer the teaching that faith is a gift given to the elect.
Describe the fruit of repentance and a believer's ongoing repentance, and invite someone to turn to Christ.