among “the elementary teachings about Christ” (Heb. 6:1). Repentance is a grace of the Holy Spirit that puts one’s feet on the way to the mercy of Christ. It is a work of preaching: “Come hither to me, He says to Daniel; young though thou be, convict old men infected with the sins of youth” (Cyril of Jerusalem, Catech. Lect. XVI.27–31, NPNF 2 VII, pp. 122, 123). The narrow way to salvation must begin with repentance: “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation” (2 Cor. 7:10). Narrow
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