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The Essential Act of Repentance: A Guide for Christians

Discover the significance of repentance in Christianity based on biblical teachings and explore the elements of true repentance, including recognition of sin, godly sorrow, and a transformative change of heart and life.

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The Essential Act of Repentance: A Guide for Christians

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  1. . Repentance is essential to us as Christians Acts 17:30-31

  2. R e p e n t a n c e Repentance Is Essential ToSalvation Luke 13:3 “…unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” Luke 24:47 “and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”

  3. One of the hardest commands to obey Repent For The Non-Christian Baptism is easy once he repents Acts 2:38 For The Christian Confession is easy once he repents Acts 8:22 It is Hard Because: • It is the turning point – mind making decision • It involves surrendering the will over to the Will of God • The will is actually crushed and replaced withhumility

  4. What Repentance Is Not? • Confession of sin- (possible without repent) • Regret and sorrow - (Matt. 27:2-4) – tears cannot be a substitute for genuine repentance • Forced change of conduct – (Gen. 19:26) • Outward Change or Reform – (Joel 2:12-13) • A Promise to do better – (Jeremiah 15:6)

  5. The Elements of Repentance 1. Recognition of Sin • David did not make excuses or try to lay the blame on others. (2 Sam 12:13) Psalm 51:3 - “For I acknowledge my transgressions,    And my sin is always before me.”

  6. The Elements of Repentance 2. Godly Sorrow • Repentance is preceded by godly sorrow. 2 Corinthians 7:10 – “For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.” • Godly sorrow involves a complete focus on God. • Psalms 51:1-4 – David sorrowed with a godly sorrow over his sin

  7. The Elements of Repentance • Satan's substitute for this is worldly sorrow. • In worldly sorrow we are sad about the consequences or being caught. • Many have this kind of sorrow over their sin.

  8. The Elements of Repentance Worldly Sorrow JEROBOAM 1 Kings 12:28-3113:1-6 Concerned for the consequences Godly Sorrow DAVID 2 Sam. 12:13Psalms 51 Concerned for relationship with God

  9. The Elements of Repentance Worldly Sorrow JUDAS Matthew 27:1-4 Deep regret but didn’t change his heart He gave up and hung himself Godly Sorrow PETER Matthew 26:75 Wept bitterly over his sins before the Lord He picked himself up

  10. The Elements of Repentance • Recognition of Sin • Godly Sorrow • Change of Heart / Mind This is what repentance means!

  11. The Elements of Repentance • Recognition of Sin • Godly Sorrow • Change of Heart • Change of Life

  12. Produces Change of Life Godly Sorrow Deep Contrition Produces Repentance (Change of Mind)

  13. “…they turned from their evil way…” (Jonah 3:10) 1. Involves Turning From Evil Nineveh “…repented at the preaching of Jonah…” (Matt. 12:41) Change of Life

  14. 1. Involves Turning From Evil 2. Ceasing of Sin-Romans 12:9 3. Fruits of repentance- Matt 3:7-8 4. Longing for forgiveness-Acts 2:37-38; Acts 8:18-24 Change of Life

  15. R e p e n t a n c e • Recognition of Sin • Godly Sorrow • Change of Heart • Change of Life Example – The Prodigal Son – Luke 15:11-32

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