The gospel: ROMANS 10:9— for, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. God pours out his Holy Spirit on all of his children to guarantee (or to provide a “down payment” on) their share in his […]

Philippian Jailor —-Acts 16:23-34 Acts 16:32 (KJV) 32And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. Acts 16:30 (KJV) 30And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? Acts 16:33 (KJV) 33And he took them the same hour of the night, […]

Recognition– he reflected (v. 17-19).  Repentance— “I will arise … I will go … I will say …. (vv. 20-21).  Return—“so he returned to his Father (v.20)  Rejoicing—“They began to celebrate” (v.24)  Returning to the “old Landmark”………. How to go home:  Revelation 3:1-3 (NLT) the church at Sardis (e.g. USA)  “I know all the things […]

Acts 17:30 (NLT) 30“God overlooked people’s ignorance about these things in earlier times, but now he commands everyone everywhere to repent of their sins and turn to him.  Some biblical components of Repentance:  1. Change your mind  2. Change your attitude  3. Change your actions  4. Change your life  Luke 15:17 (NASB)  17“But when he […]

No Hebrew word is an exact equivalent for the English term “repentance.” Repentance was expressed by a number of different actions that show a change in thinking and attitude toward sin and God. Repentance may be demonstrated by: The Hebrew word that most closely approximates “repent” or “repentance” is translated into English as “return,” which […]

Confession of sins is both commanded and frequently illustrated. When one is guilty of various sins, “he must confess in what way he has sinned” in order to receive atonement and forgiveness. Thus, confession belongs to repentance and is needed for divine forgiveness. A great prophecy/ promise is given in the Book of Isaiah: “The […]

Acts 17:30 The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. What does Scripture teach about repentance? The most common translation of “repent” is “turn” or “return”. Two requisites of repentance included in the sub are “to turn from evil, and to turn to the good.” Most critical theologically […]

Luke 3:8-14 (KJV) Acts 3:19 Many understand the term repentance to mean “a turning from sin.” Regretting sin and turning from it are related to repentance, but are not the precise meaning of the word. In the Bible, the word repent means “to change one’s mind.” The Bible also tells us that true repentance will […]

Find practical ways to serve others. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. John 13:14-15 (NIV) But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God […]