WHAT IS

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WHAT IS REPENTANCE?
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Romans 323
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory
of God.
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1 John 18-10
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive
ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we
confess our sins, He is faithful and just to
forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness. If we say that we have not
sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not
in us.
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Luke 2446-47

• Then He said to them, "Thus it is written, and
  thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer
  and to rise from the dead the third day, and that
  repentance and remission of sins should be
  preached in His name to all nations, beginning at
  Jerusalem.

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Acts 238
Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every
one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus
Christ for the remission of sins and you shall
receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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Acts 319
"Repent therefore and be converted, that your
sins may be blotted out, so that times of
refreshing may come from the presence of the
Lord...
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Acts 1730-31
"Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked,
but now commands all men everywhere to repent,
because He has appointed a day on which He will
judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom
He has ordained. He has given assurance of this
to all by raising Him from the dead."
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Acts 2619-20
Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient
to the heavenly vision, but declared first to
those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and
throughout all the region of Judea, and then to
the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to
God, and do works befitting repentance."
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QUESTIONS

• WHAT IS REPENTANCE?
• WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS THAT ONE HAS TRULY
  REPENTED?
• WHAT LEADS ONE TO REPENTANCE?

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2 Corinthians 79-11

• Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but
  that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were
  made sorry in a godly manner, that you might
  suffer loss from us in nothing. For godly sorrow
  produces repentance leading to salvation, not to
  be regretted but the sorrow of the world
  produces death. For observe this very thing, that
  you sorrowed in a godly manner What diligence it
  produced in you, what clearing of yourselves,
  what indignation, what fear, what vehement
  desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all
  things you proved yourselves to be clear in this
  matter.

• Sorrow
• Repentance
• Changed life

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2 Corinthians 79-11

• Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but
  that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were
  made sorry in a godly manner, that you might
  suffer loss from us in nothing. For godly sorrow
  produces repentance leading to salvation, not to
  be regretted but the sorrow of the world
  produces death. For observe this very thing, that
  you sorrowed in a godly manner What diligence it
  produced in you, what clearing of yourselves,
  what indignation, what fear, what vehement
  desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all
  things you proved yourselves to be clear in this
  matter.

a change of mind
Signifies to change ones mind or purpose. This
change of mind involves both a turning from sin
and a turning to God (W.E. Vine).
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HOW DO WE KNOW WHEN ONE HAS REPENTED?

• Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but
  that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were
  made sorry in a godly manner, that you might
  suffer loss from us in nothing. For godly sorrow
  produces repentance leading to salvation, not to
  be regretted but the sorrow of the world
  produces death. For observe this very thing, that
  you sorrowed in a godly manner What diligence it
  produced in you, what clearing of yourselves,
  what indignation, what fear, what vehement
  desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all
  things you proved yourselves to be clear in this
  matter.

Earnestness zeal.
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HOW DO WE KNOW WHEN ONE HAS REPENTED?

• Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but
  that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were
  made sorry in a godly manner, that you might
  suffer loss from us in nothing. For godly sorrow
  produces repentance leading to salvation, not to
  be regretted but the sorrow of the world
  produces death. For observe this very thing, that
  you sorrowed in a godly manner What diligence it
  produced in you, what clearing of yourselves,
  what indignation, what fear, what vehement
  desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all
  things you proved yourselves to be clear in this
  matter.

Clear oneself of blame Stop doing what is
wrong
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HOW DO WE KNOW WHEN ONE HAS REPENTED?

• Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but
  that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were
  made sorry in a godly manner, that you might
  suffer loss from us in nothing. For godly sorrow
  produces repentance leading to salvation, not to
  be regretted but the sorrow of the world
  produces death. For observe this very thing, that
  you sorrowed in a godly manner What diligence it
  produced in you, what clearing of yourselves,
  what indignation, what fear, what vehement
  desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all
  things you proved yourselves to be clear in this
  matter.

Anger hatred.
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HOW DO WE KNOW WHEN ONE HAS REPENTED?

• Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but
  that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were
  made sorry in a godly manner, that you might
  suffer loss from us in nothing. For godly sorrow
  produces repentance leading to salvation, not to
  be regretted but the sorrow of the world
  produces death. For observe this very thing, that
  you sorrowed in a godly manner What diligence it
  produced in you, what clearing of yourselves,
  what indignation, what fear, what vehement
  desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all
  things you proved yourselves to be clear in this
  matter.

A HEALTHY RESPECT FOR GOD AND HIS WORD
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HOW DO WE KNOW WHEN ONE HAS REPENTED?

• Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but
  that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were
  made sorry in a godly manner, that you might
  suffer loss from us in nothing. For godly sorrow
  produces repentance leading to salvation, not to
  be regretted but the sorrow of the world
  produces death. For observe this very thing, that
  you sorrowed in a godly manner What diligence it
  produced in you, what clearing of yourselves,
  what indignation, what fear, what vehement
  desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all
  things you proved yourselves to be clear in this
  matter.

fervent desire to be right in Gods sight to
be rid of sin.
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HOW DO WE KNOW WHEN ONE HAS REPENTED?

• Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but
  that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were
  made sorry in a godly manner, that you might
  suffer loss from us in nothing. For godly sorrow
  produces repentance leading to salvation, not to
  be regretted but the sorrow of the world
  produces death. For observe this very thing, that
  you sorrowed in a godly manner What diligence it
  produced in you, what clearing of yourselves,
  what indignation, what fear, what vehement
  desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all
  things you proved yourselves to be clear in this
  matter.

Eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of
something.
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HOW DO WE KNOW WHEN ONE HAS REPENTED?

• Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but
  that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were
  made sorry in a godly manner, that you might
  suffer loss from us in nothing. For godly sorrow
  produces repentance leading to salvation, not to
  be regretted but the sorrow of the world
  produces death. For observe this very thing, that
  you sorrowed in a godly manner What diligence it
  produced in you, what clearing of yourselves,
  what indignation, what fear, what vehement
  desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all
  things you proved yourselves to be clear in this
  matter.

Readiness to do the right thing. Pronounced
free.
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WHAT PRODUCES REPENTANCE?

• Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but
  that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were
  made sorry in a godly manner, that you might
  suffer loss from us in nothing. For godly sorrow
  produces repentance leading to salvation, not to
  be regretted but the sorrow of the world
  produces death. For observe this very thing, that
  you sorrowed in a godly manner What diligence it
  produced in you, what clearing of yourselves,
  what indignation, what fear, what vehement
  desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all
  things you proved yourselves to be clear in this
  matter.

the sorrow of the world
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WHAT PRODUCES REPENTANCE?

• Against You, You only, have I sinned, And done
  this evil in Your sight... (Psalm 515).

HE WAS SORRY BECAUSE HE HAD SINNED AGAINST GOD!
Worldly sorrow produces regret
Godly sorrow Suffers loss in nothing
Worldly sorrow produces death
Godly sorrow produces repentance leading to
salvation
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WHAT PRODUCES REPENTANCE?

• David (2 Samuel 127-12)
• Reminded of Gods love.
• Confronted with his sin.
• Warned of the consequences of his sin.

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PLAN OF SALVATION
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• Faith (Mark 1616)
• Repentance (Acts 238)
• Confession (Romans 109-10)
• Baptism (Mark 1616 Acts 238)
• Living a faithful life (Revelation 210)

THINGS HOPE FOR THINGS NOT SEEN