Clement urges his readers to repentance

In chapters 7 and 8, through a weaving of Old Testament quotations and allusions Clement urges his readers to repentance. They can trust in the possibility of repentance as this is based on Christ's death as his blood "having been shed for our salvation, has set the grace of repentance before the whole world"

Of interest is the way that Clement places himself amongst those who are in need of repentance, rhetorically associating himself with his readers and facilitating their acceptance of his message.