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 […]

The Scripture tells us that if we want God to lift us up, we must first humble ourselves in His sight (James 4:10). But we can’t humble ourselves in God’s sight without humbling ourselves in the sight of other people. In fact, we are to actually consider them better than ourselves. Do nothing out of […]

Ask God to show you your hidden pride. This should be the first step. Prayerfully ask God to reveal it to you. Psalms 139:23 – 24 (KJV) Then I need to examine my own thoughts and motives. When I find myself taking pleasure from seeing myself as being ahead of or above other people, it […]

Proverbs 16:18-19 tells us that “pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.” Satan was cast out of heaven because of pride (Isaiah 14:12-15). He had the selfish audacity to attempt to replace God Himself as […]