The Principles of the Doctrine of Christ NEXT SLIDE: Lesson 2

Repentance from Dead Works Lesson 2 NEXT SLIDE: start of parable of the man who built his house on the rock. (slide of flatland)

The wise man kept digging until he reached the ROCK. NEXT SLIDE: “There he laid his foundation”

There he laid his FOUNDATION. NEXT SLIDE: The Cornerstone

The CORNERSTONE is the first block set upon the foundation. NEXT SLIDE: “the outer walls are aligned to it.”

The outer walls line up to it. NEXT SLIDE: Finished house

and the CORNERSTONE of man’s salvation. Jesus is the ROCK, the FOUNDATION, and the CORNERSTONE of man’s salvation. NEXT SLIDE: Isaiah 28

he that believeth shall not make haste [be shaken]. Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste [be shaken]. NEXT SLIDE: Stormy sky

A life built upon the Principles of the Doctrine of Christ will not fall to ruin when the storms of life come. NEXT SLIDE: Hebrews 6, The Six Principles

Hebrews 6:1-2 1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. The six principles of the doctrine of Christ begin with Repentance from Dead Works. NEXT: To repent is… CLICK: In many ways, the most difficult NEXT SLIDE: Proverbs 21

Hebrews 6:1-2 1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. To REPENT is “to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one's life.” NEXT: In many ways, the most difficult…

In many ways, this first step is the most difficult. Why? Hebrews 6:1-2 1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. In many ways, this first step is the most difficult. Why? NEXT: Proverbs 21

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes . . . Proverbs 21:2a Every way of a man is right in his own eyes . . . NEXT SLIDE: The most difficult truth for unsaved man…

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes . . . The most difficult truth for an unsaved man to accept is the fact that he is a SINNER, and he is headed towards eternal damnation. Proverbs 21:2a Every way of a man is right in his own eyes . . . NEXT SLIDE: In his own eyes, …

He thinks everything he does is either wonderful or excusable. Proverbs 21:2a Every way of a man is right in his own eyes . . . Note: even though he condemns the SAME flaw in other people! NEXT SLIDE: Jesus astonished his disciples…

Jesus taught his disciples about true goodness: Proverbs 21:2a Every way of a man is right in his own eyes . . . NEXT SLIDE: Mark 10

Jesus taught his disciples about true goodness: Mark 10:17-18 17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. Jesus taught his disciples about true goodness: NEXT SLIDE: Clearly Jesus was not suggesting…

“The Good Shepherd” was not suggesting that he himself was not good! Mark 10:17-18 17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. “The Good Shepherd” was not suggesting that he himself was not good! NEXT SLIDE: He was pointing to…

Jesus was pointing to his “secret identity.” Mark 10:17-18 17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. Jesus was pointing to his “secret identity.” NEXT: If only God is good…

Colossians 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, Mark 10:17-18 17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. Colossians 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: NEXT SLIDE: He was pointing to…

If only God is good, what can be said about humanity? Mark 10:17-18 17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. If only God is good, what can be said about humanity? NEXT SLIDE: Job 15

If only God is good, what can be said about humanity? Job 15:15-16 15 Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight. 16 How much more abominable and filthy is man, which drinketh iniquity like water? If only God is good, what can be said about humanity? NEXT: It takes a revelation of true HOLINESS …

Job 15:15-16 15 Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight. 16 How much more abominable and filthy is man, which drinketh iniquity like water? It takes a revelation of true holiness (though not necessarily as dramatic as the one seen by Isaiah) to show man his sinful condition. NEXT SLIDE: Isaiah 6

Isaiah 6:1-3, 5 1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. 3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory . . . . 5 Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.

God shows us our sin so we will realize our need for a savior. NEXT SLIDE: John 3:17

John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. NEXT SLIDE: More than a feeling of shame

It is “the goodness of God” that leads a man to repentance (Rom 2:4). John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. It is “the goodness of God” that leads a man to repentance (Rom 2:4). NEXT SLIDE: Seeing God’s goodness…

John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. Seeing God’s goodness makes a man ashamed of his own sinful condition. Shame is a necessary step to repentance. NEXT SLIDE: 2 Cor 7

2 Corinthians 7:10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. Seeing God’s goodness makes a man ashamed of his own sinful condition. Shame is a necessary step to repentance. NEXT SLIDE: Godly sorrow is more…

2 Corinthians 7:10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. Godly sorrow is not just feeling bad for what you did. It is a conviction to CHANGE. NEXT SLIDE: Consider Ezekiel

The sorrow of the world says, “I’m sorry but this is just who I am.” 2 Corinthians 7:10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. The sorrow of the world says, “I’m sorry but this is just who I am.” NEXT SLIDE: Consider Ezekiel

Remember God’s message to his people through the prophet Ezekiel: NEXT SLIDE: Ezekiel 33

. . . As I live, saith the Lord GOD, Ezekiel 33:11 . . . As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? NEXT SLIDE: Repentance is turning

is turning back to go the right way Next: Prov 14

is turning back to go the right way There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. (Prov 14:12) is turning back to go the right way Next: Prov 14

is turning back to go the right way The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. (Prov 15:24) is turning back to go the right way Next: Prov 14

Hebrews 6:1-2 1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. But the first principle of the doctrine of Christ is repentance from DEAD WORKS. NEXT SLIDE: What are dead works

There are many ways to waste your life: Hebrews 6:1-2 1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. There are many ways to waste your life: NEXT SLIDE: Ecclesiastes 2

There are many ways to waste your life: Ecclesiastes 2:11 Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun. There are many ways to waste your life: NEXT SLIDE: Worst kind of dead works

Ecclesiastes 2:11 Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun. But the worst kind of DEAD WORKS are the things man does hoping to make himself righteousness. NEXT SLIDE: This is the error that tripped the children of Israel

The is the error that tripped the children of Israel: Ecclesiastes 2:11 Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun. The is the error that tripped the children of Israel: NEXT SLIDE: Romans 10:1-3

The is the error that tripped the children of Israel: Romans 10:2-3 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. The is the error that tripped the children of Israel: NEXT SLIDE: Romans 9

Romans 9:31-33 31 But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. 32 Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; 33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. NEXT SLIDE: 1 Cor 1:23 But we preach Christ…

1 Corinthians 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness … NEXT SLIDE: Repentance from Dead Works

Man’s only hope for righteousness is in Christ Man’s only hope for righteousness is in Christ. Everything else is a dead work. NEXT SLIDE: Luke 18

Man’s only hope for righteousness is in Christ Man’s only hope for righteousness is in Christ. Everything else is a dead work. In your life, this truth will be challenged by the devil, unbelievers, other Christians, and your own pride. NEXT SLIDE: Luke 18

Man’s only hope for righteousness is in Christ Man’s only hope for righteousness is in Christ. Everything else is a dead work. In your life, this truth will be challenged by the devil, unbelievers, other Christians, and your own pride. God forbid you should “stumble at that stumblingstone” and fall from grace. NEXT SLIDE: Luke 18

Man’s only hope for righteousness is in Christ Man’s only hope for righteousness is in Christ. Everything else is a dead work. In your life, this truth will be challenged by the devil, unbelievers, other Christians, and your own pride. God forbid you should “stumble at that stumblingstone” and fall from grace. Galatians 5:4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. NEXT SLIDE: Luke 18

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Test Your Understanding of Lesson 2 What leads a sinner to repentance?

Test Your Understanding of Lesson 2 What leads a sinner to repentance? What is the difference between godly sorrow and the sorrow of the world?

Test Your Understanding of Lesson 2 What leads a sinner to repentance? What is the difference between godly sorrow and the sorrow of the world? What would God rather see – the death of the wicked, or that the wicked turn from his evil way?

Test Your Understanding of Lesson 2 What leads a sinner to repentance? What is the difference between godly sorrow and the sorrow of the world? What would God rather see – the death of the wicked, or that the wicked turn from his evil way? Which of these is a dead work? 1) going about to establish your own righteousness, or 2) believing in the righteousness of Christ.