Repentance is turning away from sin (which is rebellion against God and His Word) in every area of life and following Christ as Lord. Repentance allows believers to receive Christ’s redemption and new life through the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the active agent in the process of yielding to God’s will and creating a Christ-like character in each believer. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to witness and serve and imparts His gifts supernaturally to confirm the power of the Gospel and equip believers to accomplish God’s work in the world. Biblical repentance is characterized by a changed life and saving faith is evidenced by love for others.
(Acts 3:19-20, Galatians 5:16-25)