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Athens: Times Of Ignorance Part 2 Acts 17:16-31

Repentance God Commands Repentance Acts 17:30-31

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

Demands of Repentance Luke 3:8-14 “What MUST we DO…?”“What MUST we DO…?”

How do you show repentance? Steal a man’s watch… you give it back! Steal a man’s car… you give it back! Steal a man’s wife… you keep her??? (cf. Mark 6:17-18) Steal a man’s watch… you give it back! Steal a man’s car… you give it back! Steal a man’s wife… you keep her??? (cf. Mark 6:17-18) Offended party may concede a watch or a car (Acts 5:4), but can’t give his wife the right to marry another. (Mt. 5:32; 19:9)

Demands of Repentance Luke 3:8-14 DESIRE TO REPENT – Luke 3:10DESIRE TO REPENT – Luke 3:10 – Effect of gospel on the heart – Acts 2: – Godly sorrow for one’s sin – 2 Cor. 7:10; cf. Mt. 26:69-27:5 – cf. Simon - Acts 8:20-23, 24 DESIRE TO REPENT – Luke 3:10DESIRE TO REPENT – Luke 3:10 – Effect of gospel on the heart – Acts 2: – Godly sorrow for one’s sin – 2 Cor. 7:10; cf. Mt. 26:69-27:5 – cf. Simon - Acts 8:20-23, 24

Demands of Repentance Luke 3:8-14 Positive – Something to be done. Luke 3:10-11Positive – Something to be done. Luke 3:10-11

Demands of Repentance Luke 3:8-14 Negative - Some things “must” be stopped – Luke 3:10-14Negative - Some things “must” be stopped – Luke 3:10-14 – Repudiation of sin Ephesian idolaters – Acts 19:18-19 Ephesian idolaters – Acts 19:18-19

Demands of Repentance Luke 3:8-14 SOME THINGS “MUST” BE DONE – Luke 3:11-14SOME THINGS “MUST” BE DONE – Luke 3:11-14 – Restitution of wrong (as able) Zacchaeus – Luke 19:8-9 (Lev. 6:1-7) Zacchaeus – Luke 19:8-9 (Lev. 6:1-7) “In vain may anyone tell me that he repents… stealing my horse while he continues to ride him without my consent…” (Brents, page 191)“In vain may anyone tell me that he repents… stealing my horse while he continues to ride him without my consent…” (Brents, page 191) – Restitution of wrong (as able) Zacchaeus – Luke 19:8-9 (Lev. 6:1-7) Zacchaeus – Luke 19:8-9 (Lev. 6:1-7) “In vain may anyone tell me that he repents… stealing my horse while he continues to ride him without my consent…” (Brents, page 191)“In vain may anyone tell me that he repents… stealing my horse while he continues to ride him without my consent…” (Brents, page 191)

Demands of Repentance Luke 3:8-14 SOME THINGS “MUST” BE DONE – Luke 3:11-14SOME THINGS “MUST” BE DONE – Luke 3:11-14 – Reformation of conduct Regret (sorrow) causes change – cf. Ps. 51:17 Mt. 21:28-32; Luke 15:18; 1 Cor. 6:9-11 Regret (sorrow) causes change – cf. Ps. 51:17 Mt. 21:28-32; Luke 15:18; 1 Cor. 6:9-11 Rebuked for not learning this – Mt. 21:31-32 Rebuked for not learning this – Mt. 21:31-32

Demands of Repentance Luke 3:8-14 COSTLY – Luke 14:25-33COSTLY – Luke 14:25-33 – Giving up sin – Eph. 4:17-24 – The cost can be very great – Acts 19:19 COSTLY – Luke 14:25-33COSTLY – Luke 14:25-33 – Giving up sin – Eph. 4:17-24 – The cost can be very great – Acts 19:19

Demands of Repentance Luke 3:8-14 EMOTIONAL – Ezra 10:44EMOTIONAL – Ezra 10:44 – Does not change the nature or the demands of repentance – Liar – Eph. 4:25 – Thief – Eph. 4:28 – Adulterer – 1 Cor. 6:9-11

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

What Produces Repentance? Bible preaching. cf. Jonah 3:1-2Bible preaching. cf. Jonah 3:1-2 –“Preach the preaching that I bid thee.” cf. Luke 11:32 The goodness of God. Romans 2:4The goodness of God. Romans 2:4 The Judgment to come. Acts 17:30-31; John 12:48; Hebrews 10:31The Judgment to come. Acts 17:30-31; John 12:48; Hebrews 10:31 Godly sorrow. 2 Corinthians 7:10Godly sorrow. 2 Corinthians 7:10 Bible preaching. cf. Jonah 3:1-2Bible preaching. cf. Jonah 3:1-2 –“Preach the preaching that I bid thee.” cf. Luke 11:32 The goodness of God. Romans 2:4The goodness of God. Romans 2:4 The Judgment to come. Acts 17:30-31; John 12:48; Hebrews 10:31The Judgment to come. Acts 17:30-31; John 12:48; Hebrews 10:31 Godly sorrow. 2 Corinthians 7:10Godly sorrow. 2 Corinthians 7:10

Fruits of Repentance- “For behold…” 2 Corinthians 7:11 Can see the effects of repentance!Can see the effects of repentance! – Earnest care – Haste (with care) to correct sin – Clearing – Diligent change answered critics. Matthew 5:16 Can see the effects of repentance!Can see the effects of repentance! – Earnest care – Haste (with care) to correct sin – Clearing – Diligent change answered critics. Matthew 5:16

Fruits of Repentance- “For behold…” 2 Corinthians 7:11 –Indignation – Displeasure over previous sin. cf. 1 Tim. 1:12 –Fear – Dread of not pleasing God. 2 Cor. 5:11; Of the apostle Paul. 1 Cor. 4:18ff; Of further contamination. 1 Cor. 5:6 –Longing – Earnest desire to do & be right … to maintain fellowship with what is right. cf. Luke 15 –Indignation – Displeasure over previous sin. cf. 1 Tim. 1:12 –Fear – Dread of not pleasing God. 2 Cor. 5:11; Of the apostle Paul. 1 Cor. 4:18ff; Of further contamination. 1 Cor. 5:6 –Longing – Earnest desire to do & be right … to maintain fellowship with what is right. cf. Luke 15

Fruits of Repentance- “For behold…” 2 Corinthians 7:11 Can see the effects of repentance!Can see the effects of repentance! – Zeal – Fervent spirit, not apathetic neglect. cf. Zeal without knowledge. Rom. 10:1-2 – Avenging – Sin no longer tolerated. 1 Cor. 5; cf. 2 Cor. 2:6 – Approved yourselves to be pure – Pure in the matter – Zeal – Fervent spirit, not apathetic neglect. cf. Zeal without knowledge. Rom. 10:1-2 – Avenging – Sin no longer tolerated. 1 Cor. 5; cf. 2 Cor. 2:6 – Approved yourselves to be pure – Pure in the matter

Efforts to Avoid Repentance Deny the existence of sin.Deny the existence of sin. Deny personal guilt. 1 Sam. 15:13,15Deny personal guilt. 1 Sam. 15:13,15 Transfer responsibility for sin. Ezek. 18:20Transfer responsibility for sin. Ezek. 18:20 –Calvinism, society, drugs, genes, bad home environment, etc. cf. Rom. 12:1-2 Cover up sin. 1 Sam. 11Cover up sin. 1 Sam. 11 Harm those who expose sin. Mt. 14; Mk. 6; cf. Gal. 4:16Harm those who expose sin. Mt. 14; Mk. 6; cf. Gal. 4:16 Deny the existence of sin.Deny the existence of sin. Deny personal guilt. 1 Sam. 15:13,15Deny personal guilt. 1 Sam. 15:13,15 Transfer responsibility for sin. Ezek. 18:20Transfer responsibility for sin. Ezek. 18:20 –Calvinism, society, drugs, genes, bad home environment, etc. cf. Rom. 12:1-2 Cover up sin. 1 Sam. 11Cover up sin. 1 Sam. 11 Harm those who expose sin. Mt. 14; Mk. 6; cf. Gal. 4:16Harm those who expose sin. Mt. 14; Mk. 6; cf. Gal. 4:16

God’s Command To Those In Athens Repent & escape the wrath to come! (Luke 3:7-8)Repent & escape the wrath to come! (Luke 3:7-8)

God’s Command To You Repent & escape the wrath to come! (Luke 3:7-8)Repent & escape the wrath to come! (Luke 3:7-8)