What does the word repent actually mean in the Bible? Does repentance mean a change of mind, turning from sin, or something else entirely?
In this video, we examine the biblical meaning of repentance by looking closely at:
The Greek word μετανοέω (metanoeō)
The Hebrew words נָחַם (nāḥam) and שׁוּב (shuv)
The Old Testament account of Jonah and Nineveh
How the Septuagint (LXX) connects the Old and New Testaments
And most importantly how Jesus describes repentance via His statement in Matthew 12:41
We also address common claims like:
“Repent just means change your mind”
“Repentance always means turning from sin”
Using context and language usage this video shows that repentance in Scripture is action oriented (doing differently), not merely an internal mental shift—and not automatically a condition for eternal life (it's never a condition for eternal life).
Your whole argument is destroyed when reading Hebrews 6:1:
"Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,"
Wait, wut? But I thought repentance was "doing" differently not "merely a change of mind", and yet this foundation that ALL Christians start with is exactly that. We cease trying to work for our salvation and we place all our faith in Christ alone and His finished work. That is "repentance". And it this crucial context it is CLEARLY a "mere" change of mind.