c. AD 30 — Jesus Christ “I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.” Significance:  Repentance is the entry point into life with God. c. AD 50 — Paul the Apostle “God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance.” Significance:  Repentance is a response to divine mercy, not human merit. c. AD 96 — Clement of Rome “Let us turn to His compassion, forsaking vain works and strife, and cleave to His mercy.” Significance:  Repentance abandons sin and embraces