What are the various definitions of "Repentance"?

I previously asked this question: https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/101789/is-the-holy-spirit-a-necessary-presupposition-for-repentance What became apparent from that question, however, is that there are many opinions or views on what "repentance" exactly means. So we need find out: 1. What is repentance? 1. What are the various types of repentance? Here are what I can come up with, but feel free to correct me or provide your own definitions. 1. **Repentance as a Non-Believer/Separated from God** To declare a new-found faith in God, confess sins, express genuine remorse, seek God's forgiveness, and commit to transforming one's life according to God's will. - *Example:* A person who has lived without faith comes to believe in God, acknowledges their past wrongdoings, asks for divine forgiveness, and begins to live in accordance with biblical teachings. - *Biblical Example:* The Sinful Woman Anointing Jesus' Feet (Luke 7:36-50) A sinful woman, known in the city, comes to Jesus, weeps at his feet, anoints them with perfume, and wipes them with her hair. Jesus acknowledges her many sins and forgives her, indicating her repentance and sorrow. 2. **Repentance as a Believer with the Holy Spirit** To be convicted of sin by the Holy Spirit, confess it, express sincere remorse, seek forgiveness, and cease the sinful behavior, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide and strengthen the transformation. - *Example:* A believer feels the Holy Spirit's conviction about a specific wrongdoing, confesses it, feels deep sorrow, asks for forgiveness, and relies on the Holy Spirit to overcome the sin. - *Biblical Example:* Peter's Repentance After Denying Jesus (Luke 22:54-62) Peter, a believer and a disciple of Jesus, is convicted by the Holy Spirit after he denies Jesus three times. He remembers Jesus' prediction, feels deep remorse, and weeps bitterly. Peter's repentance leads to a transformation guided by the Holy Spirit, ultimately strengthening his faith and resolve to follow Jesus more faithfully. 3. **Repentance as a Believer on One's Own Initiative** To personally recognize a sin, confess it to God, show genuine remorse, ask for forgiveness, and make a conscious effort to stop the sinful behavior, seeking God's help and strength. - *Example:* A believer realizes they have sinned, confesses it privately to God, feels deep regret, asks for forgiveness, and takes deliberate steps to avoid repeating the sin. - *Biblical Example:* The Conversion of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) The prodigal son recognizes his sinful ways after leaving his father and squandering his inheritance. He declares his newfound resolve to return to his father, confesses his sins, expresses genuine remorse, and seeks forgiveness. Upon his return, he is welcomed and forgiven by his father, symbolizing the transformation of his life under God's will. **Other Notes:** 1. Repentance is **not** forgiveness! Humans repent; God forgives and convicts. 2. For each of the provided definitions above, is there another word than "repentance" whose meaning has a better fit with the definition? 3. To repent all sins (particularly those that one is usually not aware of), conviction of the Holy Spirit is necessary. 4. In my opinion, repentance after receiving the Holy Spirit is still necessary. The Holy Spirit does not prevent you from sinning and you can still leave God. 5. I don't mind opinions and definitions from other denominations. While reaching consensus is difficult, we still can learn from other denominations. The accepted answer will be the one that has the most precise and the most biblically well-founded definitions. My question: **Are my definitions accurate? What other definitions of the word "repentance" are there and how valid are they?**