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Repentance• A subject often misunderstood
or underemphasized• Many start right but fall away
or become unfruitful• Often this is a result of
not understanding true repentance
What is Repentance• μετανοέω, metanoeo
“to change one’s way of life as a result of a complete change of thought and attitude with
regard to sin and righteousness”(Louw-Nida, 41.52)
What is Repentance
• μετανοέω, metanoeo “1. to change one’s mind. 2. To feel remorse, be converted.” (BDAG)
Repentance in NOT…• Saying, “I’m sorry”
Do you mean it? King Saul – 1 Sam. 15:24
• Confessing your sins –1 John 1:9, Jas. 5:16
Today many brag about their sinful conduct
Repentance in NOT…• Conditional confession -
“I’m sorry I did that, BUT…”King Saul & David – 1 Sam. 15:24 vs. 2 Sam. 12:13
• Sorrow – being sorry can be for many reasons.
Repentance in NOT…• Ceasing sinful conduct –
what is the motive?Cf. Gal. 2:11-13
• All these things are not repentance, but they are related to TRUE
repentance
The need for repentance• We live in a society filled with
addictions, lack of self-control, selfishness, etc. Integrity is lacking.
• TRUE repentance will change these qualities in someone.
• But it will not happen until you MAKE UP YOUR MIND!
Who needs repentance?•Luke 13:3, “Unless you
repent…”•Mark 2:17, why Jesus came• 2 Peter 3:9, God
commands all men to repent
• Hebrews 6:1, the foundation of repentance
Who needs repentance?• Churches • Rev. 2:5 – Ephesus – left first
loveRev. 2:16 – Pergamos – tolerating error Rev. 2:22 – Thyatira -
teaching errorRev. 3:3 – Sardis – deadRev. 3:19 – Laodicea – compromise
• Corinth!
Repentance demonstrated
•Luke 15:11-32, The prodigal son (15:17 – he came to himself)•Psalm 51:1-4, David
Repentance demonstrated
•2 Corinthians 7:11, • What diligence – great effort• What clearing of yourselves –
doing all to make it right• What indignation – despising
sin and its damage• What fear – facing God
Repentance demonstrated
•2 Corinthians 7:11, • What vehement desire –
craving to be right
• What zeal – intense effort
• What vindication – proving you are changed
Repentance demonstrated
•2 Corinthians 7:11, “In all things you proved yourselves to be clear in this matter”
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