After a deeper study of repentance in the original language, I think we’ve got it wrong.
I was reading today in Acts 2 and 3, and I was reading from some newer translations. Two scriptures stood out:
Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:37-38, emphasis mine)
Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. (Acts 3:19, emphasis mine)
