Salvation Lesson 3

Christian Development Salvation Lesson 3

Parables

Take the time to read the four parables mentioned here. They teach you lessons on repentance from four different perspectives, showing that it involves a change of mind, heart, and direction. Parable of two sons (Matthew 21:28-32). Parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:1-7). Parable of the lost coin (Luke 15:8-10). Parable of the prodigal

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Seven Works of Repentance

Along with aspects of repentance, the following seven things happen when we truly repent (2 Corinthians 7:9-11). We offer only brief comments here; study them further. Carefulness – a watchfulness lest we sin. Clearing – freeing ourselves of guilt. Indignation – a hatred of sin. Fear – of God and sin’s results. Vehement Desire –

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The Results of Repentance

God’s Word is clear about repentance. When we truly repent, we get results: God forgives us! “God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you” (Ephesians 4:32). “And you . . . hath he quickened . . . having forgiven you of all trespasses” (Colossians 2:13). “Him hath God exalted . . . for to give repentance

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Works Worthy of Repentance

As the Scriptures reveal, there are some things a person will do that demonstrate true repentance. One manifest token of repentance is restitution. This could entail (but is not limited to) restoring stolen things to the proper owner, paying for damages caused to others, and mending damaged relationships through a confession of wrongdoing. In the

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Definition of Repentance

Webster’s Dictionary states that repentance means “to feel sorry or self-reproachful for what one has or hasn’t done; to feel so contrite over one’s sins as to change, or decide to change one’s ways.” The Bible uses two words for repentance – study them closely. Metamellomai – is a Greek word meaning to repent, to

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