Catechesis

Keach's Catechism

Question 94

What is repentance unto life?

Scripture

  1. Acts 2:37 [1]
    Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” (ESV)
  2. Joel 2:13 [1]
    and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster. (ESV)
  3. Jeremiah 31:18–19 [1]
    I have heard Ephraim grieving, ‘You have disciplined me, and I was disciplined, like an untrained calf; bring me back that I may be restored, for you are the LORD my God. For after I had turned away, I relented, and after I was instructed, I struck my thigh; I was ashamed, and I was confounded, because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’ (ESV)
  4. Romans 6:18 [1]
    and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness. (ESV)