In religious terms, what does conversion involve?

• A. A change in political or social views.
• B. A turning away from sin and turning toward God, involving a change of heart and life direction.
• C. A ritual performed at adulthood.
• D. A purely intellectual ascent to belief.

Answer: (B)

Conversion in religious terms means a radical reorientation of a person’s life toward God. It begins with repentance—turning away from sin—and faith—trusting God in response to the gospel. This change touches the heart and reshapes desires, affections, and daily choices so that one’s life moves in a new direction in obedience to God. It’s not simply adopting new political or social views, nor is it a ritual performed at adulthood, nor is it merely an intellectual assent. It is a holistic transformation that expresses itself in changed beliefs, motives, and actions.