Repentance
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Adam and Eve's acceptable repentance led to them receiving Adjusters and becoming eligible for resurrection and rehabilitation. 76:5.1-2
Cain repented and received an Adjuster, leading to a new sense of spiritual guidance and superiority in Mesopotamia. 76:2.8
The Father seeks sinners before they think of repentance, finding joy in saving the lost. 159:1.2 169:1.3
God never stands in need of repentance for his all-wise and all-powerful actions, guiding creation with divine foreknowledge and unlimited insight. 4:3.4-5
The goodness of God leads erring man to repentance. 2:6.3 48:6.8 131:10.4 143:2.7 149:6.4
Confession, repentance, and prayer have led nations to mighty efforts of reform and courageous deeds of valorous achievement. 91:5.2
Repent sincerely, fear not the judgment of man, for true forgiveness awaits in the heavenly courts. 133:4.12
Jesus taught the forgiveness of sin through faith in God, without penance or sacrifice, emphasizing that faith alone is the key to entering the Father's kingdom. (138:8.2,8)
Jesus taught his apostles that faith, not good works, was the key to entering the Father's kingdom. 138:8.8
Judas said he repented after witnessing the crucifixion of Jesus and returning his payment to the Sanhedrin. 186:1.4
Understanding of intimate and loving relations prevents estrangements, which require repentance for readjustment. 174:1.2
John the Baptist's message of “Repent and be baptized” evolved into a comforting call to flee from wrath and embrace the joy of the new kingdom, as Jesus preached. 135:7.3 136:0.2 136:1.5
Repentance was left optional for the apostles of Jesus, who preached “Believe and be baptized.” 144:6.9
Preach repentance to those in need, but welcome those already seeking fellowship with God into the joyous kingdom. 136:0.2 140:10.1
Publicans and harlots repent before religious rulers, while the common people hear Jesus's words gladly. 173:3.2
Recognition of the evil of one’s ways leads to repentance, forgiveness, and the transformation of calamity into blessing, as seeking the Great Supreme daily ensures finding forgiveness and mercy. 131:8.5 167:5.2
Restraint born of repentance leads to true happiness and peace of mind. 131:3.3
The repentant thief on the cross found salvation through his faith in Jesus. 187:4
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- No Tribal Mark 76:2.8 — Gn 4:13-15.
- Tribe of Adam mark 76:2.8 — Gn 4:15.
- Parable of lost sheep 159:1.2 — Mt 18:12-14; Lk 15:3-7.
- Jesus came to seek and save lost 169:1.3 — Mt 18:11; Lk 19:10.
- God is said to repent 4:3.4 — Gn 6:6; Ex 32:14; 1 Ch 21:15; Ps 106:45; Jer 18:8,10; Jer 26:19; Jer 42:10; Am 7:3,6; Jon 3:10; Jg 2:18; 1 Sam 15:35; 2 Sam 24:16. *God repents not (by choice)*: Ps 110:4; Jer 4:28; Ezk 24:14; Zec 8:14; Heb 7:21. *God repents not (by nature)*: Nm 23:19; 1 Sam 15:29.
- Goodness of God 2:6.3 — Ex 34:6; Ro 2:4.
- Every good & perfect gift 2:6.3 — Jm 1:17.
- God is good 2:6.3 — Ps 34:8; Ps 73:1; Jer 33:11; Lam 3:25; Nah 1:7. *God is our refuge*: Dt 33:27.
- God is merciful & gracious 2:6.3 — Ex 34:6.
- Taste and see / blessed 2:6.3 — Ps 34:8. *Blessed is he who trusts*: Ps 2:12; Ps 40:4; Ps 84:12; Jer 17:7.
- Lord is gracious 2:6.3 — Ps 111:4; Ps 145:8. *God of salvation*: Ex 15:2; 1 Ch 16:35; Job 13:16; Ps 18:2,46; Ps 24:5; Ps 25:5; Ps 27:9; Ps 51:14; Ps 65:5; Ps 68:19-20; Ps 79:9; Ps 85:4; Ps 88:1; Is 12:2; Is 17:10; Mic 7:7; Hab 3:18; Phil 1:19; 2 Sam 22:3,47.
- He heals brokenhearted 2:6.3 — Ps 147:3. *God is all-powerful*: 1 Ch 29:11-12; Zep 3:17.
- Goodness of God leads to 48:6.8 — Ro 2:4.
- Love of God casts out fear 48:6.8 — 1 Jn 4:18.
- 23rd Psalm 48:6.8 — Ps 23:1-6.
- None perish who desire God 131:10.4 — Mt 18:14. *God loves the wicked*: Ezk 18:21-23,27; Ezk 33:11; Mt 18:11; Lk 19:10; Jn 3:16; Jn 15:9-13; Jn 17:22-23; Ro 5:8; Tit 3:4; 1 Jn 4:9-11,19. *If more knew goodness of God*: Ex 18:9; Zec 9:17; Ro 2:4. *Everything comes from the Father of light, who has not variableness*: Jm 1:17. *God's spirit lives in man's heart*: Job 32:8,18; Is 63:10-11; Ezk 37:14; Mt 10:20; Lk 17:21; Jn 17:21-23; Ro 8:9-11; 1 Co 3:16-17; 1 Co 6:19; 2 Co 6:16; Ga 2:20; 1 Jn 3:24; 1 Jn 4:12-15; Rev 21:3. *All men are brothers*: Mk 3:35; 1 Th 4:9; 1 P 1:22. *We live in God*: Jn 15:4-7; Jn 14:20.
- Liberated sons of God 143:2.7 — Jn 1:12; Ro 8:14; Ga 3:26. *Goodness of God*: Ps 86:5; Mt 19:17; Mk 10:18; Lk 18:19; Ro 2:4. *Faith is gift of God*: Jn 6:40,65; Eph 2:8; Jm 1:17. *Liberated sons of God*: 1 Ch 22:10; Ps 2:7; Is 56:5; Mt 5:9,16,45; Lk 20:36; Jn 1:12-13; Jn 11:52; Acts 17:28-29; Ro 8:14-15,19,21; Ro 9:26; 2 Co 6:18; Ga 3:26; Ga 4:5-7; Eph 1:5; Phil 2:15; Heb 12:5-8; 1 Jn 3:1-2,10; 1 Jn 5:2; Rev 21:7; 2 Sam 7:14.
- Goodness of God leads to repentance 149:6.4 — Ro 2:4.
- Repent, flee wrath to come 138:8.8 — Mt 3:2,7; Lk 3:3,7.
- Change of mind by faith, the new born 138:8.8 — Jn 3:3-8; Ga 2:16; Ga 3:2; Jm 2:14.
- Faith is the open door 138:8.8 — Mt 17:20; Mt 21:11; Lk 17:6; Acts 14:27.
- Return to Sanhedrin 186:1.4 — Mt 27:3b-4a.
- Repent and be baptised 135:7.3 — Lk 3:3.
- The Gospel message 136:0.2 — Lk 8:1.
- Repent and be baptized 136:1.5 — Mt 3:2.
- Meaning of baptism 144:6.9 — Mt 3:11; Mk 1:4,8; Lk 3:3,16; Jn 1:26-27,33.
- Be you perfect 140:10.1 — Gn 17:1; 1 Ki 8:61; Lv 19:2; Dt 18:13; Mt 5:48; 2 Co 13:11; Jm 1:4; 1 P 1:16.
- John's, a baptism of repentance 140:10.1 — Mt 3:2; Lk 3:3; Acts 13:24. *Fellowship with God*: Mt 12:50; Mk 3:35; Lk 8:21; Acts 2:42; 1 Co 1:9; Eph 3:9.
- Parable of two sons (part 2) 173:3.2 — Mt 21:31b-32.
- Question about divorce 167:5.2 — Mt 19:3; Mk 10:2.