Pronunciation:
[Re-pen-tunce] (verb)
Also Known As: Confession, purification,
cease to do evil
Example: Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ repentance was made possible
for all of humanity.
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Definition:
Turning away from sin by changing one's actions to
obey the teachings of Jesus Christ. The repentance process consists of feeling
sincere regret or sorrow for doing wrong, confessing the sin(s), asking for forgiveness,
making restitution for any damage done, and promising not to repeat the sin.
Related Terms
• Atonement
• Jesus
Christ
• Restoration
Repentance
Repentance is the second principle of the gospel (or basic belief) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Steps of Repentance
This second gospel principle is important but there are certain things we must do to repent and receive forgiveness.
Elsewhere on the Web:
Repentance
From the Bible Dictionary at LDS.org
