Many people view repentance negatively, associating it with shame, guilt, or condemnation. Yet Scripture presents repentance as good news. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains the biblical meaning of repentance, its relationship to faith, and how it leads to forgiveness, restoration, and transformation through Jesus Christ. Learn why repentance is not a message of despair, but a gracious invitation to receive God's mercy and walk in newness of life. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/