The idea of repentance is to bring a change in man and it is not to seek remission or forgiveness of his sinful act.
Simon Cyrene-The Bearer of the Cross
Simon Cyrene, the Bearer of the Cross, follows Jesus Christ for my Father is unwilling to take the cup from me. My discipleship is predestined by the Sovereign Grace and not by my belief or disbelief, or free will.
The idea of repentance is to bring a change in man and it is not to seek remission or forgiveness of his sinful act.