God Commands Repentance

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God Commands Repentance Acts 17:30-31

God Commands Repentance Acts 17:30-31 “All men everywhere…” Rom 3:23 “for all have sinned…” Rom 4:15 “…where there is no law, neither is there transgression.” Therefore, all are under law!

REPENTANCE IS: metanoia – “a change of mind for the better, heartily to AMEND with abhorrence of one’s past sins.” (Thayer, 405) “This change of mind involves BOTH a turning from sin and a turning to God.” (W.E. Vine, Vol. 3, pg. 281) “John did not call on people to be sorry, but to change their mental attitudes AND CONDUCT.” (A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures, Vol. 1, pg. 24) 1 1

Does Not Remove Temporal Consequences Convicted murderer does not escape death penalty. Acts 25:11 Convicted thief does not escape “due reward.” Lk. 23:40-43 Convicted prodigal does not regain wasted money. Lk. 15:13 Convicted adulterer not free to “marry another” or continue adultery. Mt. 19:9

What Produces Repentance? Bible preaching. cf. Jonah 3:1-2 “Preach the preaching that I bid thee.” cf. Luke 11:32 The goodness of God. Rom. 2:4 The Judgment to come. Acts 17:30-31 Godly sorrow. 2 Cor. 7:10 1 1

Fruits of Repentance- “For behold…” 2 Corinthians 7:11 Can see the effects of repentance! Earnest care – Haste (with care) to correct sin Acts 8:20 Gal. 2:11ff 1 1

Fruits of Repentance- “For behold…” 2 Corinthians 7:11 Can see the effects of repentance! Clearing – Diligent change answered critics 2 Cor. 7:14-16 Matthew 5:16 1 Pet. 4:14-16 James 2:7 1 1

Fruits of Repentance- “For behold…” 2 Corinthians 7:11 Can see the effects of repentance! Indignation – Displeasure over previous sin Gen. 39:9 Luke 15:1 Mt. 23 1 Cor. 5 Jude 23 1 Tim. 1:12-15 1 1

Fruits of Repentance- “For behold…” 2 Corinthians 7:11 Can see the effects of repentance! Fear – Dread of not pleasing God or further contamination. 1 Cor. 5:6 cf. 1 Cor. 4:18-21; 2 Cor. 5:11 Ps. 111:18 1 Cor. 15:33; Eph. 5:11; Gal. 6:1 1 1

Fruits of Repentance- “For behold…” 2 Corinthians 7:11 Can see the effects of repentance! Longing – Earnest desire to do & be right 2 Cor. 7:7 Luke 15:1,2,17,18 Better way to live. 1 1

Fruits of Repentance- “For behold…” 2 Corinthians 7:11 Can see the effects of repentance! Zeal – Fervent spirit, not apathetic neglect Rom. 10:1-3 Rev. 3:16 1 1

Fruits of Repentance- “For behold…” 2 Corinthians 7:11 Can see the effects of repentance! Avenging – Sin no longer tolerated 1 Cor. 5; cf. 2 Cor. 2:6 1 1

Fruits of Repentance- “For behold…” 2 Corinthians 7:11 Can see the effects of repentance! “Approved yourselves to be pure “ Cleansed from every fault 1 1