1 Reasons to Repent Why should I repent? Acts 26:15-20.

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1 Reasons to Repent Why should I repent? Acts 26:15-20

2 We must understand what it means to repent Not, “I’m sorry” – 2 Cor. 7:9-10Not, “I’m sorry” – 2 Cor. 7:9-10 Sorrow that causes us to change our conduct – Acts 26:20; Rev. 9: (Acts 19:18-20); 1 Cor. 6:9-11Sorrow that causes us to change our conduct – Acts 26:20; Rev. 9: (Acts 19:18-20); 1 Cor. 6:9-11 Convicted by word, Neh. 9:1-3Convicted by word, Neh. 9:1-3 Needed to confess sins, Jas. 5:16Needed to confess sins, Jas. 5:16

3 Why Should I Repent? Because of understanding my sin, Lk. 13:1-5Because of understanding my sin, Lk. 13:1-5 Real, Rom. 3:23; 1 Jno. 3:4Real, Rom. 3:23; 1 Jno. 3:4 Against God, Psa. 51:4; Isa. 59:1-2Against God, Psa. 51:4; Isa. 59:1-2 Causes me to be lost, Lk. 13:3, 5Causes me to be lost, Lk. 13:3, 5 Mine is not unique, Lk. 13:2, 4Mine is not unique, Lk. 13:2, 4

4 Why Should I Repent? Because God has commanded it, Acts 17:30Because God has commanded it, Acts 17:30 Requires faith, Heb. 11:6Requires faith, Heb. 11:6 Requires humility before God, Jas. 4: 6-10Requires humility before God, Jas. 4: 6-10

5 Why Should I Repent? Because there will be a Judgment Day, Acts 17:31Because there will be a Judgment Day, Acts 17:31 My life will be judged, 2 Cor. 5:10My life will be judged, 2 Cor. 5:10 No escape from God’s judgment, Rom. 2:2-3No escape from God’s judgment, Rom. 2:2-3

6 Why Should I Repent? Because I want to be a citizen of the kingdom of God, Matt. 4:17Because I want to be a citizen of the kingdom of God, Matt. 4:17 Cannot live in the blessings of King Jesus without repenting of sinsCannot live in the blessings of King Jesus without repenting of sins Added to kingdom after repentance, Acts 2:36-38, 41; 3:19Added to kingdom after repentance, Acts 2:36-38, 41; 3:19 Enter eternal life, not eternal death, Matt. 25:34, 41Enter eternal life, not eternal death, Matt. 25:34, 41

7 Why Should I Repent? God’s goodness, Rom. 2:4God’s goodness, Rom. 2:4 Contemplating goodness & fairness brought David to repentance, 2 Sam. 12:1-7, 13Contemplating goodness & fairness brought David to repentance, 2 Sam. 12:1-7, 13 Riches of God’s goodness, Rom. 5:8Riches of God’s goodness, Rom. 5:8 Goodness: Moral integrity, graciousGoodness: Moral integrity, gracious Forbearance: Holds up with sinnersForbearance: Holds up with sinners Longsuffering: Patient endurance, Exo. 34:6; Isa. 30:18; 2 Pet. 3:9Longsuffering: Patient endurance, Exo. 34:6; Isa. 30:18; 2 Pet. 3:9

8 Why Should I Repent? To be clear of sin, 2 Cor. 7:10-11To be clear of sin, 2 Cor. 7:10-11 Diligent reaction toward sin, 7:11Diligent reaction toward sin, 7:11 Produces (7:11)…Produces (7:11)… Clearing (answer)Clearing (answer) Indignation (righteous sort)Indignation (righteous sort) Fear (phobos, dread)Fear (phobos, dread) Vehement desire (longing with pursuit)Vehement desire (longing with pursuit) Zeal (fervent spirit)Zeal (fervent spirit) Vindication (acquittal)Vindication (acquittal)

9 I Must Repent… Without self-righteousness, Neh. 9:2-3 (Lk. 18:13)Without self-righteousness, Neh. 9:2-3 (Lk. 18:13) Where there is self-righteousness there will be no confession of sins, Jas. 5:16Where there is self-righteousness there will be no confession of sins, Jas. 5:16 Can be no confession of sins & salvation in Christ without genuine repentance, Acts 2:38; 8:22Can be no confession of sins & salvation in Christ without genuine repentance, Acts 2:38; 8:22