Reformed Forum Vos Group #106 — Repentance
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Feb 13, 2026 Lane G. Tipton, pastor and Reformed Forum fellow in biblical and systematic theology, explains repentance in relatable terms. He contrasts repentance and faith as distinct Spirit-wrought graces. Short, clear sections explore repentance’s link to kingdom righteousness, its non-meritorious role, Greek terms, and how true repentance is a whole-life, God-centered reorientation.
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Faith And Repentance Are Gifts Not Works
- Faith and repentance are both saving graces given by God rather than human achievements.
- Lane Tipton cites Ephesians 2:8 and Acts 11:18 to show both are Spirit-wrought gifts, not meritorious works.
Inseparable Yet Distinct Kingdom Responses
- Faith and repentance are inseparably joined in conversion yet remain distinct in character and function.
- Tipton explains trusting Jesus involves turning from sin and turning from sin involves trusting Jesus, preventing antinomianism and moralism.
Faith Has Instrumental Priority In Justification
- Faith holds logical and instrumental priority because union with Christ and justification are received by faith.
- Tipton stresses repentance cannot unite or justify us; faith uniquely receives Christ's righteousness by imputation.
