Repentance leads to forgiveness of sin. Repentance is essential for us when we go astray or commit sins by doing things that are not pleasing to God. He convicts us with His word, which brings repentance into our lives.
God’s will is to save every one of us. This is why He sent His son Jesus Christ to die for our sins. We should examine ourselves and allow the Spirit of God through His word to give us a repentant heart to turn to God, submitting ourselves to His will and purpose for our lives.
These are encouraging Bible Verses that will inspire us about repentance:
1. Acts 3:19
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us and purify us from all unrighteousness.
2. 2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
3. Revelation 3:19
Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.
4. Proverbs 28:13
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
5. 2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
6. Psalm 51:17
My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.
7. Luke 5:32
I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.
8. Matthew 4:17
From that time on, Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
9. 2 Corinthians 7:10
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
10. 2 Chronicles 30:9
For the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face from you if you return to him.
11. Mark 1:15
“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”
12. Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
13. Luke 15:7
I tell you that in the same way, there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
14. Ezekiel 18:32
For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live!
15. Acts 17:30
In the past, God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.
16. Zechariah 1:3b
‘Return to me,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘and I will return to you,’ says the Lord Almighty.
17. Proverbs 1:23
Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you and make my teachings to you.
18. Proverbs 28:13
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.
19. Luke 15:10
In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.
20. Luke 13:3
I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.
