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Theology verse entry

2 Peter 3:9

Sections: debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

2 Peter 3:9 soteriology,sovereignty,drawing,Calvinism,provisionism,universal salvific will
Theology verse entry

Acts 17:30

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis

Acts 17:30 repentance,universal call,Mars Hill,soteriology
Theology greek term

μετάνοια (metanoia)

repentance, change of mind

greek
Mike Winger idea 2018-12-19

Definition of repentance: turning from one direction to another

Brief definition offered in response to a viewer request

repentance faith metanoia
Mike Winger idea 2019-03-13

Question: Does "repent" (metanoia) mean godly grief/sorrow?

Christopher White asks about a video by Creation Liberty Evangelism claiming metanoia means godly grief and sorrow.

Revelation 3:19 metanoia Repentance Revelation 3:19
Mike Winger idea 2019-03-13

Metanoia definition: a complete change of thought, attitude, and behavior regarding sin and righteousness — not inherently grief.

Reading the lexical definition from Bible software.

2 Corinthians 7 metanoia 2 Corinthians 7 Repentance
Mike Winger idea 2019-03-13

Metanoia encompasses both attitudinal and behavioral change; Luke 3:8 and Acts 26:20 illustrate the distinction.

Further nuance on the meaning of repentance.

Luke 3:8 Acts 26:20 Hebrews 6:1 metanoia Repentance Luke 3:8
Mike Winger idea 2023-06-23

Is Repentance a Change of Mind?: If repentance (metanoia) literally means “change of mind,” then why do we say repentance means changing our mind/attitude about sin? Why isn't it changing our minds from unbelief to belief?

Q&A question: Is Repentance a Change of Mind?

repentance