{"id":43685,"date":"2022-09-30T22:29:05","date_gmt":"2022-10-01T03:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/what-is-repentance-see-the-truth-in-bible-examples-bible-outlines\/"},"modified":"2022-09-30T22:29:05","modified_gmt":"2022-10-01T03:29:05","slug":"what-is-repentance-see-the-truth-in-bible-examples-bible-outlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biblia.work\/sermons\/what-is-repentance-see-the-truth-in-bible-examples-bible-outlines\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Repentance? See the Truth in Bible Examples – Bible Outlines"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Repentance<\/strong>? — Sermon on Repentance by G. E. Watkins outlining the definition of repent and repentance as exemplified in the Scriptures.<\/p>\n

INTRODUCTION: 2 Cor. 7:9-10<\/p>\n

1. Sometimes our translations are not helpful enough.<\/p>\n

2. We read a word like “repentance” and wonder if we have a clear conception of the meaning.<\/p>\n

1) We don’t use it much in conversation.<\/p>\n

2) We are acutely aware that the modern meaning of a word may not convey the meaning of the original.<\/p>\n

3. This is a word that is essential to understand. Paul associates it with salvation in our text.<\/p>\n

4. Luke 13:3, 5 makes us understand that the lack of repentance brings destruction.<\/p>\n

5. Repentance and repent are used in pivotal passages, such as Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38.<\/p>\n

6. What if you don’t understand it?<\/p>\n

1) What if you think it is the feeling of sorrow? You’d be wrong!<\/p>\n

2) What if you mistakenly thing that it is good deeds? Again you’d be wrong!<\/p>\n

7. What I hope to do this hour is to show you, using Bible examples, just what it is to repent.<\/p>\n

8. Then, when you examine yourselves and ask, “Have I truly repented?” you’ll know.<\/p>\n

DISCUSSION:<\/p>\n

I.   What is Repentance? THE CASE OF THE NINEVITES – Matt. 12:41; Jonah 1:1-2; ch. 3<\/h2>\n

1. They heard the preaching of Jonah.<\/p>\n

1) They were challenged with the truth.<\/p>\n

2) They came to understand that the God of Heaven condemned their lives.<\/p>\n

2. They believed God, Jonah 3:5.<\/p>\n

1) They were convinced that Jonah’s message was real.<\/p>\n

2) Perhaps they learned about Jonah being in the fish.<\/p>\n

3) Perhaps Jonah had been confirmed a prophet many other ways.<\/p>\n

3. Their life changed.<\/p>\n

1) From pride to humility – sack cloth.<\/p>\n

2) From satisfaction to self-denial – fasting.<\/p>\n

3) From idolatry to true worship, 3:8.<\/p>\n

4) From evil to righteousness, 3:8.<\/p>\n

5) The temples closed their doors, the night-life shut down, no drinking, no carousing. Peace and calm envelopes the city.<\/p>\n

4. IN NONE OF THE POINTS OUTLINED ABOVE CAN YOU FIND REPENTANCE PROPER.<\/p>\n

1) Can’t see repentance, only its effects.<\/p>\n

2) Our text (2 Cor. 7:9-10) tells us it’s not godly sorrow.<\/p>\n

3) Matt. 3:8 tells us it’s not fruits or works.<\/p>\n

4) Yet Jesus told us that the Ninevites repented.<\/p>\n

5) Matt. 21:28-30 illustrates nicely. It is the difference between “I will not” and “I will.” Repentance is a change of mind, of will.<\/p>\n

6) So, the Ninevites, having heard Jonah and believing God, changed their minds and then changed their lives.<\/p>\n

7) At the point of changing their minds they repented.<\/p>\n

II.  What is Repentance? THE CASE OF THE PRODIGAL SON – Luke 15:10-24<\/h2>\n

1. We see in the context (v. 10) that the subject is repentance.<\/p>\n

2. He remembered from whence he had fallen, v. 17.<\/p>\n

3. He made a determination, v. 18. “I will arise…”<\/p>\n

4. He brought it to action, v. 20.<\/p>\n

1) He began his journey.<\/p>\n

2) He confessed his fault.<\/p>\n

5. Where did the repentance come in?<\/p>\n

1) Not when he came to himself.<\/p>\n

2) Not when he started for home.<\/p>\n

3) Not when he confessed to his father.<\/p>\n

4) It was at the moment he determined to make a change, v. 18. “I will…”<\/p>\n

6. Once again, there is a point after godly sorrow (2 Cor. 7:10) and before fruits or good works (Matt. 3:8) where repentance is found.<\/p>\n

III. What is Repentance? THE CASE OF YOUR REPENTANCE<\/h2>\n

1. Since the day of Pentecost God has proclaimed through the Gospel that all men everywhere MUST repent.<\/p>\n

1) Peter’s pronouncement, Acts 2:38.<\/p>\n

2) Paul’s pronouncement, Acts 17:30.<\/p>\n

2. You must ask yourself it you’ve truly repented. This is of grave importance.<\/p>\n

1) Did you just make a show of obeying the gospel? (peer pressure, emotionalism, to please parents, to get the girl)<\/p>\n

2) Or, was there a moment in time when you determined that you were going to do things God’s way?<\/p>\n

3. Even Christians sometimes need to repent. We find ourselves in sin. We are commanded to repent, Acts 8:22.<\/p>\n

CONCLUSION: What is Repentance?<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Repentance is a change of mind, of will that follows godly sorrow, and that is shown by works of obedience.<\/p>\n

2. Having heard the call of the Gospel, have you repented?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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