HC 88. In how many things does true repentance or conversion consist?
In two things: the dying of the old man, and the making alive of the new.
HC 89. What is the dying of the old man?
Heartfelt sorrow for sin, causing us to hate and turn from it always more and more.
To be united to Jesus is to break ties with Adam.
I. WOULD THE OLD MAN PLEASE STAND UP?
A. The Typical Understanding (Romans 6:6; Ephesians 4:22; Colossians 3:9)
B. Not Self, but Man (cf. 1 Corinthians 15:45-49)
II. THE LIVING DEAD (EPHESIANS 2:1-3)
A. Dead by Nature (Ephesians 2:1-3; cf. Romans 5:12-21)
B. Doing What is Evil (Ephesians 2:2-3; 4:19-21)
III. KILLING THE OLD MAN
A. The Challenge (Romans 8:13)
B. At War with Adam (Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:5-8)