Demands of Repentance: Understanding the Call to Change
Explore the biblical teachings on repentance, including the essence of a change of mind, the role of godly sorrow, and the demands for action and transformation. Delve into key scriptures from Luke, Acts, Corinthians, and more to grasp the significance of repentance in a spiritual journey.
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The Demands of Repentance Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 7:4-12
REPENTANCE a change of mind: as it appears to one who repents, of a purpose he has formed or of something he has done (Thayer, 405) Common mistake: Repent means to turn Turning comes after repentance, Acts 26:20 2
REPENTANCE Godly sorrow produces repentance, that produces change of life, 2 Corinthians 7:10; Revelation 9:20-21 Commanded by Christ, Luke 13:3, 5; Acts 17:30 3
Demands of Repentance Luke 3:8-14 Desire to repent, Luke 3:10 Heart convicted by gospel, Acts 2:37-38 Godly sorrow for our sin, 2 Cor. 7:10 Consider Simon, Acts 8:20-24 4
Demands of Repentance Luke 3:8-14 Worthy fruits result, Luke 3:8; Acts 26:20 weighing, having weight, corresponding to Congruous, corresponding to a thing Conforming action of life with attitude of heart 5
Demands of Repentance Luke 3:8-14 Some things must be done, Luke 3:11-14 Repudiate the sin (confess sin) Ephesian idolaters, Acts 19:18-19 Israel s sinful marriages, Ezra 10:10-12 6
Demands of Repentance Luke 3:8-14 Some things must be done, Luke 3:11-14 Restore the wrong (as able) Zacchaeus, Luke 19:8-9 (Leviticus 6:1-7) 7
Demands of Repentance Luke 3:8-14 Some things must be done, Luke 3:11-14 Reform our conduct Regret (godly sorrow) causes change, Matthew 21:28-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Rebuked for not learning this (21:31-32) 8
Demands of Repentance Luke 3:8-14 Costly, Luke 3:11-14 Deliberately give up sin, Ephesians 4:22-24 Radical, sacrificial correction, Matt. 5:29-30; Philippians 3:7-8 Count cost and pay the price, Luke 14:28-33 9
Observe this very thing 2 Corinthians 7:11 We can see the effects of repentance Diligence: Careful rush to correct sin Clearing: Diligent change answered critics Indignation: Displeasure over previous sin 10
Observe this very thing 2 Corinthians 7:11 See the effects of repentance Fear: Dread of not pleasing God Vehement desire: Earnest longing, a yearning to do and to be right Zeal: Fervent spirit, not apathetic neglect 11
Observe this very thing 2 Corinthians 7:11 See the effects of repentance Vindication: Doling out justice (to all) Proved clear: Show purity in the matter Repent to escape future wrath, Luke 3:7-8 (13:3, 5) 12
