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“The Prodigal Son” Luke 15:1-3, 11-32Rembrandt Circa 1687
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No God No Restraints Self Discovery Self –Indulgent Sin Younger Son Poverty Rejection Despair
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Redefining Sin Older Son
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“Repent and be baptized” Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38 Redefining Repentance
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Worldly View Weakness Lose Standing Lose Control Redefining Repentance Christian View Sign of Strength Free to be Real Take Control
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New Testament Gk. “Metanoia” Gk. “Metanoia” = “To change mind” = “To change mind” cf. Baptism = Death and cf. Baptism = Death and Resurrection Resurrection Redefining Repentance
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“Came to his senses” Admitted His Need Fear of Consequences Recognised Problem Redefining Repentance Younger Son
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The Problem is:- SIN “I have sinned against heaven and against you.” Luke 15: 18 Redefining Repentance Younger Son
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The Problem is:- SIN “All have sinned and “All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory” fall short of God’s glory” Romans 3:23 Romans 3:23 Redefining Repentance Younger Son
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The Problem is:- SIN “Against You, You only “Against You, You only have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight.” David - Psalm 51:4 David - Psalm 51:4 Redefining Repentance Younger Son
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“Came to his senses” Admitted His Need Fear of Consequences Recognised Problem Returned to Father Repented Redefining Repentance Younger Son
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Fell out with Father (God) Fell out with Father (God) Broken Relationships Broken Relationships Missed the Party Missed the Party Results of Pride Older Son
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Received by Father (God) Results of Repentance Younger Son You and Me ?
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Received by Father (God) Renewed Relationships Renewed Relationships Enjoyed the Party Enjoyed the Party Family Privileges Family Privileges Results of Repentance Younger Son Lost/Found Dead/Alive You and Me ?
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