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Isaiah 6:10

In simple terms, convert also means "to change," as in ice to water or dollars to pesos. Theologically, it means changing from sinner to saint, filthy to holy, worldly to godly. In Acts 3:19, Peter uses "repent" and "convert" together. Both entail a recognition of self and sin and beating a hasty path to righteousness. Paul explains the repentance, conversion, and salvation process by contrasting two terms. We must not be conformed to the world ("similar to, identical to, in agreement with, or compliant"), but transformed ("changed in composition or structure, character, or condition, converted"). Repentance means changing one's whole life!

Martin G. Collins
Basic Doctrines: Repentance

Related Topics: Conformed to this World | Conforming to Christ's Image | Conversion | Conversion Process | Repentance | Transformation | Transformed into His Likeness

Other commentary entries containing this verse:

Amos 4:6-11

Library resources that contain this verse:

Articles
Discerning Christ's Broken Body
Symbolism and Duality
The Prophecies of Balaam (Part Two)
Bible Questions & Answers
Is the Heart a Pagan Symbol?
Bible Studies
Basic Doctrines: Repentance
Is This the Only Day of Salvation?
Booklets
Prepare to Meet Your God! (The Book of Amos) (Part One)
Sermon Transcripts
A Bed Too Short (Part 2)
Image and Likeness of God (Part 2)
Intimacy with Christ (Part 4)
The Covenants, Grace and Law (Part 11)

 

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