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R E PENTANCE AND FAITH. Session 3. GOD WANTS TO BE IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH US. . HOW SHOULD WE RESPOND ?. BY REPENTING AND HAVING FAITH IN G O D.
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REPENTANCE AND FAITH Session 3
“After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said.“ The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” MARK 1: 14-15
METANOIA = CHANGE OF MIND “METANOIA” = CHANGE OF MIND
TURNING AWAY FROM SIN, EVIL, WRONGDOING AND RUNNING YOUR OWN LIFE.
“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—i am about to spit you out of my mouth.” REVELATION 3:15-16
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 JOHN 1:9
FAITH IS ACCEPTING A NEW LIFE FROM GOD AND LIVING IT TO THE FULLEST
“They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” ACTS 16:31
“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened..
…Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” LUKE 11:9-13
TAKE GOD UP ON HIS PROMISE OF A NEW, HAPPIER AND MORE PEACEFUL LIFE WITH HIM.
Discussion starter • Share with one another areas where you need to turn more fully to God. 2. Share areas where you need to grow in faith.