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

2. 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: 20-21 (Acts 19:18-20); 1 Cor. 6:9-11Sorrow that causes us to change our conduct – Acts 26:20; Rev. 9: 20-21 (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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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