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to obtain God’s favor one must repent

What did John the baptizer and Jesus preach early in their ministry? (Matthew 3:1-2; 4:17, Mk 1:15) John knew not only preached baptism, but also the need for change (Matthew 3:7-9) . to obtain God’s favor one must repent. What was the Lord’s message to churches which were in Asia?

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to obtain God’s favor one must repent

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  1. What did John the baptizer and Jesus preach early in their ministry? (Matthew 3:1-2; 4:17, Mk 1:15) • John knew not only preached baptism, but also the need for change (Matthew 3:7-9) to obtain God’s favor one must repent

  2. What was the Lord’s message to churches which were in Asia? • Church of Ephesus (Rev 2:5) • Church in Pergamos(Rev 2:16) • Church in Thyatira (Rev 2:20-22) • Church in Sardis (Rev 3:3) • Church in Laodicea (Rev 3:19-20) What would Jesus’ message be for us?

  3. Acts 26:18 “Do works befitting repentance”

  4. G3341 μετάνοια metanoia 1) a change of mind, as it appears to one who repents, of a purpose he has formed or of something he has done Part of Speech: noun feminine A Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G3340 Citing in TDNT: 4:975, 636 *Thayer’s Greek Definitions* “Repentance”

  5. G3341 μετάνοια metanoia met-an'-oy-ah From G3340; (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication reversal (of [another’s] decision): - repentance. *Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Dictionaries* “Repentance”

  6. Repentance is brought about from knowledge of God's will. • God tells us what sin is. (1 John 3:4; 5:17) • This command is for all who’ve committed sin (Acts 17:30); even those who have already been baptized (Acts 8:22-23). “Repentance”

  7. Godly sorrow must come before repentance. (2 Corinthians 7:10) • Godly sorrow involves a complete focus on God. (Psalm 51:1-4) • Repentance is making that determination to change (Psalm 51:5-7) • Repentance has fruits that will follow. (Matthew 3:7-8) What is True repentance?

  8. Refusal to admit wrongdoing… • “The way of a fool isright in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.” (Prov 12:15 NKJV) • “All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the spirits. 3 Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established.” (Prov 16:2-3 NKJV) Things that may prevent repentance

  9. Fear of the consequences… • David’s actions brought strong consequences. (2 Sam 12:9-12, 14) • David offered no excuses (2Sam 12:13) Things that may prevent repentance

  10. Refusal to pay the full price. • We must surrender all (Lk 9:23-24; 14:33) • Learn and live a new way. (Acts 19:17-20) Things that may prevent repentance

  11. How do I view/treat others? (Lk 18:9-11; Mt 9:10-11; 1Cor 12:20-25) • Am I willing to be tested? (Jn 9:32-34; Lk 12:1-3) • Is the joy of repentance in my life? (Ps 51:13-19) Fruits of repentance?

  12. “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."6 So we may boldly say: "The Lord is my helper;I will not fear.What Can man do to me?" (NKJV) Hebrews 13:5-6

  13. Acts 26:18 “Do works befitting repentance”

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