...the same thing, though, do you?

Contrition is merely feeling bad about one's behavior. The reprobate feel contrite, after all. Repentance is recognizing one's sins as an offense against a holy and righteous God, coupled with actively turning away from the sin.

I'll grant you that contrition doubtless precedes repentance, but am going to doggedly insist that repentance is the fruit of a regenerated heart. Therefore, first one is regenerated, then one is capable of repentance.

Anne