Christian Development Salvation Lesson 3
After we are born again there will be times of failure, mistakes, and sin. We must deal with sin and wrongdoing in our lives just as we did before salvation – by repentance. We are to be overcomes, to live free from sin, and to live above sin. In reality, we often come short of …
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 …
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 – …
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 …
Memorizing the following verses of Scripture will help you to witness to others about repentance. Add other helpful verses to your notes. “Repent ye, and believe the gospel” (Mark 1:15). “The Lord is . . . not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). “The goodness of …
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 …
Repentance from dead works means turning from, repenting of, and changing our minds about the works or actions that produce spiritual death, or separation from God in our lives. Sin entered the world by one man and death by sin – both physical and spiritual deal (Romans 5:12-21). Sin when it is finished brings forth …
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 …
