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The Need for Repentance From Sin

The Need for Repentance From Sin. Presenter: Deacon Ian Gardner March 2008 Pentecostal Gospel Temple. Objectives. To reveal the seriousness of sin. To increase our understanding and appreciation of how the Gospel of Christ addresses the problem of sin.

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The Need for Repentance From Sin

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  1. The Need for Repentance From Sin Presenter: Deacon Ian Gardner March 2008 Pentecostal Gospel Temple

  2. Objectives • To reveal the seriousness of sin. • To increase our understanding and appreciation of how the Gospel of Christ addresses the problem of sin. • To emphasize that the Gospel of Christ cannot truly be preached without preaching repentance. • To assist the church to clearly identify true repentance. • To enable the church to effectively communicate what the Bible teaches about Repentance.

  3. Outline • The Problem of Sin • The Definition of Sin • The Penalty of Sin • Definition of Repentance • The Importance of Repentance • How is Repentance Produced • Signs of Repentance

  4. The Problem of Sin • Mankind under a universal curse of sin • Rom 5:12 • Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned. • Rom 3:23 • For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God • Rom 6:23 • For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

  5. The Definition of Sin • Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, any law of God given as a rule to the reasonable creature. • Anything that contradicts God’s character of holiness. • May be against God’s person (godlessness, defilement of self) or it might be against God’s laws or moral government (transgression, rebellion, or lawlessness). • A transgression of the law • I John 3:4 • Galatians 3:24 • Hebrews 11:32-40 • Matthew 27:50-53

  6. The Definition of Sin • Missing of a mark or aim. • Romans 3:23 • Overpassing or trespassing of a line • Fallen where one should have stood upright. • Galatians 6:1 • 1 Timothy 2:14 • Failure to do what you know to be right • James 4:17 • Iniquity, godlessness, wickedness, unbelief, unrighteousness, unjustness and ungodliness. • Leviticus 26:40, 1 Peter 4:8, Proverbs 11:31, Romans 11:20, 1 John 1:9, Deuteronomy 25:16 and 2 Timothy 2:16.

  7. The Penalty of Sin • Penalty – pain or loss which is unswervingly inflicted by the lawgiver • Natural consequences of sin • Death (Romans 6:23; Ezekiel 18:20; Hebrews 9:27) • Ungodliness results in mental and spiritual deterioration. • Wrath of God (Matthew 25:31-33; Revelations 22:12; 11:16-18 • The bible clearly teaches that there is a pending judgement to come upon all those who would live ungodly

  8. The Penalty of Sin • For the Christian, death is no longer the penalty for sin • Ephesians 2:7 • Eternal Death – culmination and completion of spiritual death, and speaks of eternal separation of the soul from God; called the Second Death. • Revelations 21:8 • II Thessalonians 1:9 • Matthew 25:41 • John 5:28-29

  9. The Definition of Repentance • Repentance has to do with turning away from sin. • The scriptures teach that a person must repent from sin as a part of the process to receiving salvation. • Root meaning • A change of mind or purpose. • A “sincere and thorough changing of the mind and disposition in regards to sin.” • Involves a change of view, a change of feeling, and a change of purpose. • It contains three elements: the intellectual, the emotional, and the voluntary.

  10. Repentance: The Intellectual element • Involves a change of view … with regard to sin, God, and self. • Recognized not merely as weakness, an unfortunate happening, or a mistake, but as a personal guilt • Psalms 51:3 • Recognized as transgression against God, from a human viewpoint. • Psalms 51:4 • Recognized as that which defiles and pollutes self. • Psalms 51:7 • Job 42:5-6

  11. Repentance: The Emotional element • Godly sorrow for sin • 2 Corinthians 7:9-10 • Jesus confirmed this in His teaching of the publican’s prayer. • Luke 18:13-14 • How much emotion is required in true repentance? • There must be evidence of emotion of the heart being stirred when one is brought to face his sinful deeds • Can we distinguish between true sorrow for sin and the mere feeling of shame because sin is discovered?

  12. Repentance: The Voluntary element • Voluntary inward turning of the whole heart to God and away from sin. • Luke 15:18,20 • When a person truly repents it will result in Confession • Psalms 38:18 • Luke 15:21 • Forsaking of sin • Proverbs 28:13 • Isaiah 55:7 • Turning to God • 1 Thessalonians 1:9 • Acts 26:18

  13. The Importance of Repentance • The Old Testament • Deuteronomy 30:10 • II Kings 17:13 • Ezekiel 14:6 • Ezekiel 18:30 • 2 Chronicles 7:14 • The New Testament • John the Baptist – Matthew 3:1-2 • Jesus – Matthew 4:17 • The great commission is about repentance and remission of sin – Luke 24:47 • Peter– Acts 2:38; 3:19; 5:31; 8:22; and 11:18 • Paul– Acts 26:20; 2Corinthians 12:21; 2Timothy 2:25 • The commandment of the Lord – Acts 17:30 • Without repentance, the result will be eternal death • Luke 13:3

  14. How is Repentance produced? • Considered a gift from God • Acts 11:18 • In relation to the unsaved • It is through believing God’s word • Jonah 3:5-6 • Through the preaching of the Gospel • Matthew 12:41; Acts 2:38 • Through the goodness of God • 2 Peter 3:9 • Through Godly sorrow • 2 Corinthians 7:9-10

  15. How is Repentance produced? • In relation to the saved • When God reproves His people. • Revelations 3:19 • Hebrews 12:6 • Hebrews 12:10-11 • He may choose to use a vision. • Job 42:5-6 • He may choose to use a fellow brother. • 2 Timothy 2:24-26 • It leads to: • Confession of sin (Luke 18:13) • Restitution for wrong doing (Luke 19:8)

  16. The Question of Faith… • Faith – an important aspect of Salvation • Ephesians 2:8 • Mark 16:16 • John 1:12

  17. Signs of Repentance • Reference: 2 Corinthians 7:11 • Diligence (carefulness) • Earnestness, zeal, something with haste accompanying it. Being quick to do what is right • Clearing of yourselves • To clear oneself of blame, quickly stop doing what is wrong, or to quickly respond to the offer of forgiveness if one realizes that they are guilty of sin. • Indignation • Involves a sort of anger, hatred of sin

  18. Signs of Repentance • Fear • Not wanting the sin to be repeated • Vehement Desire • Speaks to a fervent wish, especially to be right in the sight of God. • Zeal: • Eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of God and to turn from sin. • Vindication (revenge) • Readiness to see justice done; wanting to do the right thing.

  19. In closing… • Repentance is not something that a person can bring about by himself • If any man ever has the urge to repent and turn from sin he should be encouraged to do so. • Repentance is can only be possible through • Preaching of the Gospel • Believing God’s word • Godly sorrow • Goodness of God.

  20. In closing… • When a person truly repents it will result in • Confession • Forsaking of sin • Turning unto God • A change of life. • Repentance was preached by • Old Testament prophets • New Testament Disciples and Apostles • Jesus • Should 21st Century Christians preach repentance?

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