Doctrine
Repentance
Repentance names turning away from wrongdoing and toward God as scripture describes it, with varying emphasis on sorrow, confession, forgiveness, and changed conduct.
LineUponLine does not pick a “winning” doctrine. These pages summarize where to read in scripture and how some traditions describe those texts—so you can compare sources yourself. This is not Ask (scripture lookup) or Research (conversational Q&A)—only static study notes.
Scripture anchors
When a reference parses to the Church's study site, the link opens scripture there in a new tab; otherwise the label stays plain text. Short notes describe what the text is doing, not a full theological conclusion. Anchor type badges (primary, supporting, contextual) are editor markers for reading order and scope only; they do not rank inspiration, truth, or authority.
Extended account of spiritual rebirth and turning to God.
Contrasts godly sorrow with the sorrow of the world in one verse.
Judas’s remorse and return of silver; often discussed alongside texts on true repentance.
Teaching on forgiveness and retaining a name in the records of the Church.
On repentance not being hidden and the Lord’s willingness to forgive.
How different traditions summarize the texts
Each block names a tradition or common reading, then describes it in neutral, third-person language. Summaries are representative, not exhaustive. Blocks are listed A–Z by tradition title for a stable order; that order is not a ranking of correctness.
Tradition / reading
Latter-day Saint teaching on repentance
Latter-day Saint materials often describe repentance as enabled by Christ’s Atonement and expressed through faith, godly sorrow, confession, forsaking sin, and making restitution where possible. Alma’s conversion narrative and modern revelation on forgiveness are frequently cited alongside Book of Mormon sermons.
Passages often cited in this summary: Alma 36 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Mosiah 26:29–30 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Doctrine and Covenants 58:42–43 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)
Tradition / reading
Traditional Christian teaching on repentance
Much Protestant and Catholic catechesis connects repentance to contrition, confession, absolution or assurance, and amendment of life. Commentators often pair texts on godly sorrow with passages about remorse that does not lead to life, and they disagree on how to read those side by side.
Passages often cited in this summary: 2 Corinthians 7:10 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Matthew 27:3–5 (opens official scripture study in a new tab); Alma 36 (opens official scripture study in a new tab)
General Conference teachings
Talks linked here were selected during doctrine review and import. Each entry opens the talk on the Church's site.
Sister Kristin M. Yee · 2024-10
Embrace the Lord’s Gift of Repentance
Elder Jorge M. Alvarado · 2024-10
Focus on Jesus Christ and His Gospel
Elder I. Raymond Egbo · 2024-10
The Powerful, Virtuous Cycle of the Doctrine of Christ
Elder Dale G. Renlund · 2024-04
President Russell M. Nelson · 2023-10
Related topics
Cross-links for study context only—they do not imply that one topic logically proves another.
- Atonement of Jesus Christ(related study topic)
- Grace(related study topic)
- Mercy and Justice(related study topic)
- Baptism(related study topic)
Where readers often connect ideas
Notes describe common discussion threads between topics, not mandatory implications.
None recorded yet.
Coming later: optional fields for short argument sketches and reasoning tags. There is no automated apologetics or debate logic in v1.