Question: Which Bible verses teach us repentance to God?

Here are some verses regarding repentance. Enclosed are some key verses on repentance. One can do a fuller search on repentance the internet.

A. In the Old Testament:

1. Prayer of Solomon: I Kings 8:22–52
2. Prayer of Nehemiah: Nehemiah 5:1–13
3. Prayer of Ezra: Ezra 9:1–15
4. Prayer of David: Psalm 51:1–18

B. In the New Testament:

1. The Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11–32
2. The Parable of the Two Son: Matthew 21:28–32
3. The Prayer of the Publican and the Pharisee: Luke 18:10–14
4. Confrontation of Sin: Matthew 18:15–30
5. Confrontation and Confession of Sin: Acts 2:22–41
6. Living in Sin: James 5:1–6, Rev. 1:2–3:22
7. Judging Others: Matthew 7:1–5
8. The Seven Churches: Revelation 2–3
9. Discipline of God: Hebrews 12:1–28

As one reads the passages on repentance, keep in mind the context. There are passages that relates only to Israel, to the Church, and to non-believers.

Summary: Repentance is turning from one’s self-directed life to a God directed life. It’s more than admitting one’s error or sin, but the willingness to change one’s attitude and behavior. Without a change of behavior, the repentance is empty.

Thank you for the biblical question on repentance to God, “Which Bible verses teach us repentance to God?”

Here are some verses regarding repentance. Enclosed are some key verses on repentance. One can do a fuller search on repentance the internet.

A. In the Old Testament:

1. Prayer of Solomon: I Kings 8:22–52
2. Prayer of Nehemiah: Nehemiah 5:1–13
3. Prayer of Ezra: Ezra 9:1–15
4. Prayer of David: Psalm 51:1–18

B. In the New Testament:

1. The Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11–32
2. The Parable of the Two Son: Matthew 21:28–32
3. The Prayer of the Publican and the Pharisee: Luke 18:10–14
4. Confrontation of Sin: Matthew 18:15–30
5. Confrontation and Confession of Sin: Acts 2:22–41
6. Living in Sin: James 5:1–6, Rev. 1:2–3:22
7. Judging Others: Matthew 7:1–5
8. The Seven Churches: Revelation 2–3
9. Discipline of God: Hebrews 12:1–28

As one reads the passages on repentance, keep in mind the context. There are passages that relates only to Israel, to the Church, and to non-believers.

Summary: Repentance is turning from one’s self-directed life to a God directed life. It’s more than admitting one’s error or sin, but the willingness to change one’s attitude and behavior. Without a change of behavior, the repentance is empty.

-Kingston