glorydaz
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The Bible never identifies two types of repentance. It only uses the word metanoia a "change of mind" Whether that meant turning away from idols, a life of sin or from trying to justify oneself by works was an individual matter. Do you think all Jews were acting like Pharisees in trying to keep the whole law? What about the tax collectors who were Jewish but who extorted money from the people. Were they trying to obtain eternal life by good works? What about a Jew who did not practice Judaism - like the prostitutes? What about Gentiles who were trying to be virtuous. Those who were into Aristotle made it their goal to live a virtuous life. They probably tended to be self righteous. Other Gentiles were trying to follow the requirements of the Mosaic law. Every person has their own form of idolatry they turn from when they begin to trust Christ.
Your narrow definition of repentence, intended to support MAD, does not hold up under scrutiny. The fact that your view cannot be found within the text is evidence that it is eisegesis and not exegesis.
I didn't say there were two types of repentance. I said repentance is a change of mind. In fact, I've repented of having responded to your posts at all. :chuckle: