Repentance

Being sorry for past sins against God or transgressions against other humans. It implies a sincere desire to change one's behaviour in the future. Technically, repentance is the change of mind and penance is the change of deeds.

Conservative Protestants generally consider it the first step towards salvation. The second step is to trust Jesus as Lord and Saviour. However, some religious conservatives reject repentance as needed for salvation, because it is a form of good works.