Conversion: A Moral Revolution
“And sinners shall be converted to you”
(Psalm 51:13, NKJV)
Strong’s Greek Dictionary gives the meaning of “conversion” as moral evolution (32). See Acts 15:3.   Other essential information about “conversion” include:
1.      The Hebrew term shoob means to turn back. Psalm 19:7 shows the process of conversion being brought about by God’s law (torah) upon the human soul. The Hebrew shoob also has a godly motivation behind it, propelling it into action (see Psalm 51:13 in context).
2.      The verb form epistrepho (see Luke 2:39) involves 5 groups:
a.     Mk. 4:12 (Isaiah 6:9,10) – outsiders
b.     Lk. 22:32 – former disciples
c.      Acts 3:19 – non-Christians
d.      Acts 28:27 – those in need of spiritual healing
e.      James 5:19,20 – errant Christians
In conclusion, conversion is a turning or returning to God. The wrong turn is possible, according to Acts 7:39. But, the primary opportunity is from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to the power of God (Acts 26:18; 1 Thess. 1:9). Moral revolution well expresses Christian conversion.
-Robert M. Housby