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Lesson 3 Repentance. Ready to be free: Discipleship Course. 1 John 1:7-9. Definition. Webster: to fell sorry or self-reproachful for what one has not done; to feel so contrite over one’s sins as to change, or to decide to change one’s ways. Repentance is used two ways in the New Testament.
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Lesson 3 Repentance Ready to be free: Discipleship Course 1 John 1:7-9
Definition • Webster: to fell sorry or self-reproachful for what one has not done; to feel so contrite over one’s sins as to change, or to decide to change one’s ways.
Repentance is used two ways in the New Testament • Metamellomai:means to regret, to care afterwards, be sorry for • Metanaeo:means to think differently, to change one’s mind, purpose or opinion
What is repentance? Matt. 3:2-9 • Repentance actually has 3 parts: • A turning away from sin. • Heart (emotion) • Mind (thinking)
3 Parts to repentance • 2. A Spirit of abhorrence to sin. • This means a hatred for the thought of sin as well as the deed.
3 parts to repentance • 3. A spirit of honor towards God. • This causes us to not want to sin. Because God is Holy, we desire to be holy. Romans 2:4 “goodness of God leads to repentance” 2 Cor. 7:10 “Godly sorrow works repentance” Jn. 6:44,45,65 “No one….but by the Father”
WHAT ABOUT Sin? • “Adam switched off from God’s design….” Oswald Chambers • James 1:15 Sin... finished, brings forth death • Rom. 6:23 Wages of sin is death • Heb. 9:14 Blood of Jesus purges…from dead works • Gal. 5:16-21 Works of flesh bring spiritual death
Jacob • 3 things Jacob commanded; • Put away strange Gods (Judges 10:15-16) • Be clean (2 Cor. 7:9, Ps. 119:9 and Jn. 15:3) • Change their garments (Is. 61:10, Job 3:5-10, 1 Pet. 5:5, Rev. 3:18)
Ninevah • Jonah 3:5-10 • The people fasted • They turned from their wickedness • They turned from violence
Nebuchadnezzar • Daniel 4:27 • Break off sins by righteousness • Break off iniquities by showing mercy to poor • May be a lengthening of thy tranquility
Isaiah • Isaiah 55: 6-7 • Seek the Lord and call on him • Let the wicked forsake his way • Let the unrighteous forsake his thoughts • Let him return unto the Lord. • Result: God will abundantly pardon
Works meet for repentanceMatt. 3:8, Acts 26:20, Lk. 3:8 • Bring therefore fruit meet for repentance • Repent and turn to God • Bring forth fruits worthy of repentance • Meet or worthy means suitable, proper, fitting, appropriate, becoming. One of the great rewards of true repentance is restitution. Restoration of things taken.
Results of repentance • Eph. 4:32 God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. • Col. 2:13 Forgive you of all trespasses. • Acts 5:31 To give repentance unto Israel and the forgiveness of sins. • Col. 1:14 In whom we have the forgiveness of sins. • God Forgives!!!
seven works of repentance • Carefulness-a watchfulness lest you sin • Clearing-of yourself of guilt • Indignation-a hatred of sin • Fear-of God and sin’s results • Vehement desire-to be righteous and obey God • Zeal-in working for God and His cause • Revenge-used in the sense of giving justice and the punishment of sin.
Parables Study these examples • Parable of the 2 sons (Matt. 21:28-32) • Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-7) • Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) • Repentance isn’t the final act for the sinner, one must be baptized in Jesus name, and let God fill him with the Holy Ghost!
Repentance for those who have a relationship with god • Job prayed for his friend, God turned his captivity • (Job 42:1-10) • There are ways to be reconciled to our brothers. • (Matt. 5:23-34) • We can learn how to handle transgressions against us. • (Matt. 18:15-17)
More examples • When we confess our sins, He forgives and cleanses us. • (1 John 1:7-9) • Confession and forsaking of sin brings mercy.(Prov. 28:13) • If we sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous. (1 John 2:1-2 • In prayer, we are to ask for forgiveness. (Matt. 6:5-15) Joy comes to the heart of the repentant, to the life of the observers, and to the Angels in heaven. (Luke 15:7)