Conviction(guilt)
/kun-VIK-shun/
Summary
The state of being convinced of sin and guilt before God, the necessary precursor to genuine repentance and faith.
☩Biblical Examples
Cain acknowledged his punishment was greater than he could bear. Job put his hand on his mouth and repented in dust and ashes. The Israelites trembled at Sinai. David's heart struck him after numbering the people. Peter's hearers were pricked in their hearts at Pentecost.
Key verses:Genesis 4:13Job 40:4-5Exodus 20:18-192 Samuel 24:10Acts 2:37
