What does the Bible say about penitent?
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The Bible teaches that God receives the penitent who humbly confess their sin, turn from it, and seek Him in faith, granting mercy and restoration according to His covenant grace. Leviticus 26:40-42 joins confession and humbled hearts with God’s remembrance of His covenant. Numbers 5:6-7 calls sinners to acknowledge wrongdoing and make restitution where possible. Deuteronomy 4:29-31 and 30:1-10 promise that those who return to the Lord with all their heart will find Him faithful and compassionate. King Josiah’s tender, humbled response in 2 Kings 22:19 pleased God. True repentance is not self-saving payment, but the fruit of a heart turned by grace toward the Lord, who forgives and renews His people.
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- PROMISES TO Leviticus 26:40-42; Numbers 5:6; Numbers 5:7; Deuteronomy 4:29-31; Deuteronomy 5:29; Deuteronomy 30:1-10; 2 Kings 22:19; 1 Chronicles 28:9; Job 22:23-29; Job 23:6; Job 33:26-28; Psalms 6:8
- See FORGIVENESS
- See REPENTANCE
- See SIN, CONFESSION OF
- See also OBDURACY
- See REPROBACY
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