about change of mind. Accordingly, it is generally helpful to think of conversion as a larger phenomenon of which repentance is a part. Metanoia, in its turn, is a larger term than metameleia (remorse or grief—the New Testament uses only the verbal form). Remorse can lead to, but is not identical with, repentance. Grief over sin can, but does not necessarily, lead to repentance. One kind of regret simply rethinks a failed strategy and figures a better way of attaining the same