Hardest thing is to repent – I Corinthians 1:26Repentance is a duty imposed on all mankind – Luke 24:47; Acts 17:30What repentance does not meanNot just being afraid – Acts 24:25Not simply being sorry – Acts 2:37Not simply reformation of lifeWhat repentance meansMatthew 21:28-30Matthew 12:41Jonah 3:10Luke 15:11-24 – the prodigal sonRepentance involvesSense of sinSorrow for sinSeverance from sinII Corinthians 7:9-10Repentance fully defined: A change of will caused by godly sorrow for sin leading to a reformation of life.Two things used to bring men to repentanceFear – II Corinthians 5:10-11; Philippians 2:12; Jude 1:23Love – Romans 2:4Cannot escape repentance – Luke 13:3Alien sinners – Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30Erring ChristiansActs 8:22-24 – Simon the sorcererI John 1:5-10Conclusion: God is ready to forgive you if you will repent.
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