Bible dictionary for children
Repentance
Repentance means turning away from wrongdoing and toward God.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Repentance means turning away from wrongdoing and toward God. Feeling sorry matters, but repentance also involves a changed direction.
Talk about it
What action could show that an apology is sincere?
An example from the Bible
Acts calls listeners to repent and turn back. The language of turning helps us picture choosing a different way to live.
Read Acts 3:19 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Acts 3:19
“Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
