God leads and draws us to repentance
Rom 2:4 Or despise you the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
God grants repentance
Rom 2:4 Or despise you the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
I personally believe that repentance is tied closely to grace and it is only by His mercy we can repent. God does not and will not reject anyone who is struggleing with problem areas and deep down wants to be free. He is even willing to take the prodigal in and put on a robe and ring beffitting sonship. Repentance then (in my opinion) is a manifestation of the working of God in our lives but salvation was accomplished at the cross- when we are born again this newness of life compels us in the Way of our Lord and Master.
Anyway just my thoughts.
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Anything that dims my vision for Christ, or takes away my taste for Bible study, or cramps me in my prayer life, or makes Christian work difficult, is wrong for me; and I must, as a Christian turn away from it. – J. Wilbur Chapman
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