God calls us to repent and turn from our sin; 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
As the result of knowledge, a change of mind, conduct and purpose.
God calls us to repent and turn from our sin.
Luke 5:32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Acts 20:21 I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.
Acts 26:20 First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles also, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds.
The following passage emphasizes the point that repentance precedes salvation, if repentance is lacking scripture indicates salvation is not possible.
2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
2 Timothy 2:25 indicates that repentance is a gift. Without repentance, knowledge of the truth (i.e. the Gospel) is not possible.