Bible Dictionaries
Conviction

Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary

in general, is the assurance of the truth of any proposition. In a religious sense, it is the first degree of repentance, and implies an affecting sense of our guilt before God; and that we deserve and are exposed to his wrath.

Bibliography Information
Watson, Richard. Entry for 'Conviction'. Richard Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​wtd/​c/conviction.html. 1831-2.