Repentance: A Turning Toward God

Repentance: A Turning Toward God

Introduction:

Josh 24:15; 1 Kings 18:21 - God challenges us to choose. To decide for or against Him.Some never make up mind about God – never really convert to the Lord. Live life w/o sense of direction or purpose. If we choose to follow God – repentance is required. In God’s plan for redeeming men – no single element is any more critical than repentance! None is more difficult. Lk. 13:3, 5 – who can deny the words of Jesus? Why is it so difficult? Of what condition of heart are we?

I. What is ____________________?

A. To change ones mind for the better; to heartily amend with abhorrence of ones past sins.

B. Repentance is a ________________ in dealing with our attitude and view toward sin & righteousness.

II. What it is not:

A. Simple _____________ for sin…

1. Judas – Mt. 27:3-5. Did he repent?

2. People on Pentecost

B. ___________ - Acts 24:22-27 – Felix.

C. Not simply & solely a _____________________ of life.

1. One may quit sin & yet not repent.

2. Sin can stop but repentance hasn’t taken place. Ezek 14:6; 18:30

D. Not simply __________________ of sin.

1. Ex. 9:23-30; 34-35 - Pharaoh’s ____________ had not changed!

III. Repentance is…

A. A change of _____________ that leads to a change of _______________.

B. Mt. 21:28-32

1. First son began to reflect upon what he said & did.

2. Then ______ _________ that which he said he would not do

C. Lk. 15:11-32 – came to realize sin always promises more than it can deliver.

1. 15:17 – His ________________. 15:18 – his ________________.

2. 15:19 – ____________ seen here. 15:20 – ________ of repentance seen here. Resolutions must be _____________ ___________.

IV. Repentance is all about ____________________ __________________.

A. Must move w/a sense of personal responsibility & ______ for having sinned.

1. We sin as a matter of personal ______________!

B. See Psa. 51:2-4. We must desire to have a __________ heart – 51:10-13

1. There is no repentance w/o the realization & understanding of one’s guilt before God!

V. We must be ____________________ in this!

A. The road to hell is paved with good intentions Mt. 7:24-27

B. Ultimately – there is no ______________ ground! Lk. 6:46; Rom. 6:16

Conclusion:

A. Isa. 1:18; 66:2; Psa. 34:18 - God has always had a high regard for contrite souls.

B. God wants you in heaven with Him! 2 Pet. 3:9 God is calling on YOU to make a choice! Josh 24:15



Repentance: A Turning Toward God Introduction: Josh 24:15; 1 Kings 18:21 - God challenges us to choose. To decide for or against Him.Some never make up mind about God – never really convert to the Lord. Live life w/o sense of direction or purpose. If we choose to follow God – repentance is required. In God’s plan for redeeming men – no single element is any more critical than repentance! None is more difficult. Lk. 13:3, 5 – who can deny the words of Jesus? Why is it so difficult? Of what condition of heart are we? I. What is ____________________? A. To change ones mind for the better; to heartily amend with abhorrence of ones past sins. B. Repentance is a ________________ in dealing with our attitude and view toward sin & righteousness. II. What it is not: A. Simple _____________ for sin… 1. Judas – Mt. 27:3-5. Did he repent? 2. People on Pentecost B. ___________ - Acts 24:22-27 – Felix. C. Not simply & solely a _____________________ of life. 1. One may quit sin & yet not repent. 2. Sin can stop but repentance hasn’t taken place. Ezek 14:6; 18:30 D. Not simply __________________ of sin. 1. Ex. 9:23-30; 34-35 - Pharaoh’s ____________ had not changed! III. Repentance is… A. A change of _____________ that leads to a change of _______________. B. Mt. 21:28-32 1. First son began to reflect upon what he said & did. 2. Then ______ _________ that which he said he would not do C. Lk. 15:11-32 – came to realize sin always promises more than it can deliver. 1. 15:17 – His ________________. 15:18 – his ________________. 2. 15:19 – ____________ seen here. 15:20 – ________ of repentance seen here. Resolutions must be _____________ ___________. IV. Repentance is all about ____________________ __________________. A. Must move w/a sense of personal responsibility & ______ for having sinned. 1. We sin as a matter of personal ______________! B. See Psa. 51:2-4. We must desire to have a __________ heart – 51:10-13 1. There is no repentance w/o the realization & understanding of one’s guilt before God! V. We must be ____________________ in this! A. The road to hell is paved with good intentions Mt. 7:24-27 B. Ultimately – there is no ______________ ground! Lk. 6:46; Rom. 6:16 Conclusion: A. Isa. 1:18; 66:2; Psa. 34:18 - God has always had a high regard for contrite souls. B. God wants you in heaven with Him! 2 Pet. 3:9 God is calling on YOU to make a choice! Josh 24:15