Which term describes turning away from sin and toward God?

• A. Baptism
• B. Salvation
• C. Repentance
• D. Grace

Answer: (C)

Repentance is turning away from sin and toward God. It represents a change of mind that leads to a change of life—confessing sin, renouncing sinful patterns, and embracing God’s will. It’s the active response to the gospel that opens the way for forgiveness and a renewed relationship with God. Baptism is a public rite that signifies identification with Christ, and while it often follows repentance, the turning itself is the inward decision to live Godward. Salvation refers to the broader deliverance God provides—forgiveness, reconciliation, and eternal life—made possible through repentance and faith. Grace is God’s unmerited help that enables people to repent and live righteously. So the term that best captures the act of turning away from sin and toward God is repentance.