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Sermon on
The Biblical Definition of Repentance

 

1. Understanding the Concept of Repentance

1.1 The Greek term for repentance: Metanoia Matthew 3:2

1.2 Repentance as a change of mind, heart, and direction Acts 3:19

1.3 Repentance as a response to the conviction of sin John 16:8

2. The Importance of Repentance in Salvation

2.1 Repentance as a prerequisite for forgiveness of sins Acts 2:38

2.2 God's desire for all to come to repentance 2 Peter 3:9

2.3 The role of repentance in the process of conversion Acts 3:19

3. The Process of Repentance

3.1 Conviction: The Holy Spirit's role in bringing awareness of sin John 16:8

3.2 Confession: Acknowledging and confessing our sins to God 1 John 1:9

3.3 Change: Turning away from sin and towards God Ezekiel 18:30

4. The Fruits of Repentance

4.1 A transformed life: Evidence of genuine repentance Matthew 3:8

4.2 Restoration: Repentance brings healing and restoration James 5:16

4.3 Joy in heaven: God's response to repentance Luke 15:7

5. Repentance and the Grace of God

5.1 God's kindness leads us to repentance Romans 2:4

5.2 God's grace and forgiveness in response to repentance Ephesians 1:7

5.3 The role of God's grace in empowering us to turn from sin Titus 2:11-12

6. The Call to Continuous Repentance

6.1 The need for ongoing repentance in the Christian life Revelation 3:19

6.2 Repentance as a lifestyle, not a one-time event Luke 13:3

6.3 The role of repentance in spiritual growth and maturity Hebrews 6:1

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