The call to turn away from sin and towards God is a central theme in Scripture, with Jesus Himself proclaiming "repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" in Matthew 4:17. This turning is not just a feeling of sorrow, but a deliberate change of heart and action, as seen in Luke 13:3 where Jesus urges sinners to repent or perish. The apostles continued this message, with Peter calling people to repent in Acts 3:19, and God's desire for all to repent is emphasized in 2 Peter 3:9. When believers do repent, 1 John 1:9 promises that God is faithful to forgive their sins.
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The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.
and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
When they heard this, their objections were put to rest, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”