#32 Part 13 After the Fall Repentance At All Times.However, after the tragic and lamentable fall into sin, things were regarded much differently, because through them , sin came upon the entire world (Rom. 5:12) so that from then on, all mankind were sinners before God (Rom. 3:23), conceived and born in sin (Psa. 51:7), were by nature children of wrath (Eph. 2:3), whose hearts’ desires and strivings were constantly evil from their youth (Gen. 6:5; 8:21). Thus, none could any longer say: My heart is clean and I am purified from my sin (Pro. 20:9). Instead, everyone has to sigh: forgive my debt (Mat. 6:12). For if we say we have not sin, we mislead ourselves, and the truth is not in us (1 John 1:8). Thus, from that time forth, it is of utmost necessity for genuine and God-pleasing godliness that repentance be initiated at all times; that is to say, that from the Law of God, one acknowledge the sin which constantly clings to us (Heb. 12:1), bear heartfelt regret over it and, in true faith, turn to Christ—the sole Throne of grace (Rom. 3:25) and, through Him, seek grace and forgiveness from God the Lord. Out of this, good works and zealous effort in godliness will consequently grow forth as righteous fruits. (Schola Pietatus-Volume 1 by Johann Gerhard, Repristination Press, p. 18)