0280. REPENT AND BELIEVE.

REPENT AND BELIEVE.

"The kingdom of God is at hand; repent ye, and believe the Gospel" (Mar_1:15).

I. What is the Gospel? It is the good news of-

1. The Love of God (Joh_3:16). In giving His Son.

2. The Death and Resurrection of Christ. His atonement for sin, and acceptance by God.

3. The Gift of the Holy Spirit. The witness and the indweller.

4. The Coming Kingdom of Glory. He shall reign.

II. What is Repentance? It implies a change of mind-

1. Toward God. Love, instead of slavish fear.

2. Toward Christ. Faith, instead of doubt.

3. Toward Sin. Hate, instead of delight.

4. Toward Self. Loathing, instead of pride.

III. Why Should we Repent?

1. Because it is a great necessity (Luk_13:3).

2. Because Christ commands it.

3. Because the kingdom of God is at hand.

4. Because He is exalted to give it (Act_5:31).

Autor: James Smith