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Sermon on
Definition of Repentance

 

1. Understanding Repentance

1.1 The Biblical Meaning of Repentance: A change of mind that results in a change of action. Acts 3:19

1.2 Repentance is not just feeling sorry for sin, but turning away from it. 2 Corinthians 7:10

1.3 Repentance is a gift from God, leading us to acknowledge our sins and seek His forgiveness. 2 Timothy 2:25

2. The Necessity of Repentance

2.1 Repentance is necessary for salvation. Luke 13:3

2.2 Repentance is the first step in our response to the Gospel. Mark 1:15

2.3 Without repentance, we remain in our sins and face eternal separation from God. Acts 17:30

3. The Process of Repentance

3.1 Conviction: The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin. John 16:8

3.2 Confession: We admit our sins to God. 1 John 1:9

3.3 Change: We turn away from our sins and turn to God. Acts 26:20

4. The Fruits of Repentance

4.1 Repentance leads to forgiveness and cleansing from sin. Acts 3:19

4.2 Repentance brings restoration and renewal in our relationship with God. Joel 2:25

4.3 Repentance results in a transformed life that glorifies God. Matthew 3:8

5. The Call to Repentance

5.1 God calls everyone to repent. Acts 17:30

5.2 The call to repentance is a call to return to God. Joel 2:13

5.3 The call to repentance is urgent, for we do not know the day or hour of Christ's return. Revelation 3:19

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