Repentance

Repentance

What it is — Isaiah 45:22; Matthew 6:19-21; Acts 14:15; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 3:2; 1 Thessalonians 1:9; Hebrews 12:1,2.

Commanded to all by God — Ezekiel 18:30-32; Acts 17:30.

Commanded by Christ — Revelation 2:5,16; 3:3.

Given by God — Acts 11:18; 2 Timothy 2:25.

Christ came to call sinners to — Matthew 9:13.

Christ exalted to give — Acts 5:31.

By the operation of the Holy Spirit — Zechariah 12:10.

Called repentance to life — Acts 11:18.

Called repentance to salvation — 2 Corinthians 7:10.

We should be led to, by

  • The long-suffering of God. — Genesis 6:3; 1 Peter 3:20; 2Pe 3:9.
  • The goodness of God. — Romans 2:4.
  • The chastisements of God. — 1 Kings 8:47; Revelation 3:19.
  • Godly sorrow works. — 2 Corinthians 7:10.

Necessary to the pardon of sin — Acts 2:38; 3:19; 8:22.

Conviction of sin necessary to — 1 Kings 8:38; Proverbs 28:13; Acts 2:37,38; 19:18.

Preached

  • By Christ. — Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15.
  • By John the Baptist. — Matthew 3:2.
  • By the Apostles. — Mark 6:12; Acts 20:21.
  • In the name of Christ. — Luke 24:47.

Not to be repented of — 2 Corinthians 7:10.

The present time the season for — Psalm 95:7,8; Hebrews 3:7,8; Proverbs 27:1; Isaiah 55:6; 2 Corinthians 6:2; Hebrews 4:7.

There is joy in heaven over one sinner brought to — Luke 15:7,10.

Ministers should rejoice over their people on their — 2 Corinthians 7:9.

Should be evidenced by fruits — Isaiah 1:16,17; Daniel 4:27; Matthew 3:8; Acts 26:20.

Should be accompanied by

  • Humility. — 2 Chronicles 7:14; James 4:9,10.
  • Shame and confusion. — Ezr 9:6-15; Jeremiah 31:19; Ezekiel 16:61,63; Daniel 9:7,8.
  • Self-abhorrence. — Job 42:6.
  • Confession. — Leviticus 26:40; Job 33:27.
  • Faith. — Matthew 21:32; Mark 1:15; Acts 20:21.
  • Prayer. — 1 Kings 8:33; Acts 8:22.
  • Conversion. — Acts 3:19; 26:20.
  • Turning from sin. — 2 Chronicles 6:26.
  • Turning from idolatry. — Ezekiel 14:6; 1 Thessalonians 1:9.
  • Greater zeal in the path of duty. — 2 Corinthians 7:11.

Exhortations to — Ezekiel 14:6; 18:30; Acts 2:38; 3:19.

The wicked

  • Averse to. — Jeremiah 8:6; Matthew 21:32.
  • Not led to by the judgments of God. — Revelation 9:20,21; 16:9.
  • Not led to, by miraculous interference. — Luke 16:30,31.
  • Neglect the time given for. — Revelation 2:21.
  • Condemned for neglecting. — Matthew 11:20.

Danger of neglecting — Matthew 11:20-24; Luke 13:3,5; Revelation 2:22.

Neglect of, followed by swift judgment — Revelation 2:5,16.

Denied to apostates — Hebrews 6:4-6.

Illustrated — Luke 15:18-21; 18:13.

  • The Prodigal Son. — Luke 15:17-19.
  • The Repentant Son. — Matthew 21:29.
  • Paul. — Galatians 1:23.

True — Exemplified

  • Israelites. — Judges 10:15,16.
  • David. — 2 Samuel 12:13.
  • Manasseh. — 2 Chronicles 33:12,13.
  • Job. — Job 42:6.
  • Nineveh. — Jonah 3:5-8; Matthew 12:41.
  • Peter. — Matthew 26:75.
  • Zacchaeus. — Luke 19:8.
  • Thief on the Cross. — Luke 23:40,41.
  • Corinthians. — 2 Corinthians 7:9,10.

False — Exemplified

  • Saul. — 1 Samuel 15:24-30.
  • Ahab. — 1 Kings 21:27-29.
  • Judas. — Matthew 27:3-5.

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