“Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance.” Verse 8.
Note.—“There can be no repentance without reformation. Repentance is a change of mind; reformation is a corresponding change of life.”—Dr. Raleigh.
15. When God sent the Ninevites a warning message, how did they show their repentance, and what was the result?
“And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil that He had said that He would do unto them; and He did it not.” Jonah 3:10.
16. What leads sinners to repentance?
“Or despisest thou the riches of His goodness and forbearance and long-suffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?” Rom. 2:4.
John The Baptist Preaching Repentance. "Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance." Matt. 3:8.