Restoration

The biblical meaning of the word ' restoration ' - to receive back more than has been lost to the point where the final state is greater than the original condition. The main point is that someone or something is improved beyond measure.

"Simon , Simon , Satan has asked to sift each one of you like wheat. But I have prayed for you , Simon , that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to Me again , strengthen your brother's "
Luke 22:31

" My memory is nearly gone , but I remember two things : that I am a great sinner , and that Christ is a great saviour. "

John Newton