Act 26:20
But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
Repent:
It means to reconsider. The idea is that of changing your mind. Especially is this true concerning our original relationship with God. All men, both Jews, and Gentiles, both Christians and non-Christians, who are out of fellowship with God should repent, should reconsider.
Turn to God:
It means to convert or to revert. The lost sinner, upon repentance, should convert and be saved, the Christian backslider upon repentance should revert back to what they know to be Bible truth.
Do works meet for repentance:
We do not become Christians through our good works, but the Christian should hold himself responsible to do good works - works that demonstrate he has repented; works that lead others to the same repentance.
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