Scripture (referenced): 2 Corinthians 7:8–10
Scripture (inferred): Acts 3:19; Romans 12:2; Hebrews 8:12; 2 Corinthians 5:17–20
Themes: metanoia as change of mind; repentance versus remorse; alignment with truth; Old Covenant turning versus New Covenant awakening; grace not transaction; identity and perception shift; repentance as light confronting distortion.
Keywords: biblical repentance explained, metanoia meaning, repentance vs regret, 2 Corinthians 7, change of mind, finished work, alignment with truth, grace not performance, awakening to identity