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Repentance

Repentance. “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” Matt. 3:2. “From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” Matt. 4:17. “So they went out and preached that people should repent.” Mark 6:12.

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Repentance

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  1. Repentance

  2. “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” Matt. 3:2

  3. “From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” Matt. 4:17

  4. “So they went out and preached that people should repent.” Mark 6:12

  5. “I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” Luke 13:3

  6. “…and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” Luke 24:47

  7. “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit’” Acts 2:38

  8. “Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent.” Acts 17:30

  9. What Is Repentance? • Being Sorry For Our Sins? • 2 Cor. 7:8-10 • Matt. 27:3 • Mark 6:26 • Acts 2:37-38 • Repentance is not an emotion to be felt, but a command to be obeyed. • Godly sorrow produces repentance.

  10. What Is Repentance? • A Changed Life? • Luke 3:7-14 – fruits of repentance • Acts 26:20 • “and do works befitting repentance” • A changed life is proof that repentance has occurred.

  11. Godly Sorrow produces repentance Changed Life proof that repentance has occurred What Is Repentance?

  12. Godly Sorrow produces repentance Changed Life proof that repentance has occurred What Is Repentance? True Repentance Lies Between

  13. Repent - To Turn “But declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance.” Acts 26:20

  14. Repent - To Turn Matthew 12:41 “Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way…” Jonah 3:10

  15. Repent - To Turn “To open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.” Acts 26:18

  16. How Sinners Are Brought To Repentance Ezekiel 18:27-32 “Because he considers and turns…” What does he consider?

  17. How Sinners Are Brought To Repentance 1. The Goodness of God Romans 2:4 Romans 5:6-8 Ezekiel 18:29, 32 2 Peter 3:9

  18. How Sinners Are Brought To Repentance 2. The Terrors of Judgment Ezekiel 18:30-31 Acts 17:30-31 Matt. 3:10-12 Luke 13:3, 5 Jonah 3:4

  19. How Sinners Are Brought To Repentance Whether it be the goodness of God or the terror of certain judgment, man will only repent if he takes the time to stop and consider what his sin has done to God and what God will do to him in return.

  20. The Requirements of Repentance • We must acknowledge our sin • There must be a desire to repent • There must be a change in our conduct • When necessary, there must be a restitution of wrong

  21. “Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent.” Acts 17:30

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