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2 Corinthians 7:10

Metanoew

The Word No One Understands

Repentance

David E. Parks

November, 7,1999

Waterford Church of Christ

 

Introduction:

Jesus said, "I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. And yet, Very few people even know what the word "repent" means. If Jesus said that those who do not repent will perish (in Hell) we should be sure that we know what repentance is and how to do it.

  1. Describe what you think the word Repent means to most people.

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  2. What is the difference between penance and repentance?

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  3. Is Penance a scriptural principle? Explain you r answer.

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  4. Read 2 Corinthians 7:10. Based on this verse, is sorrow repentance?

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  5. Define repentance

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  6. Harmonize Romans 2:3-4 with 2 Corinthians 7:10

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  7. What is the difference between "Worldly sorrow" and "Godly sorrow" (2 Corinthians 7:10)?

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  8. Compare and contrast the actions of Peter and Judas at the crucifixion in light of Repentance and sorrow.

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  9. Who must repent (Acts 17:30)?

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  10. Who does God want to repent (2 Peter 3:9)?

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  11. When must we repent (Acts 2:38; 3:19; 8:22)?

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  12. When we repent, is just changing our minds enough (Revelation 2:5; Matthew 3:8).

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    Personal Application:
  13. Is there any thing I need to repent of ?

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  14. What must I do to repent of the sin or sins I listed above?

 

 

 

"The word metnoew, metanoeñoô, expresses the true New Testament idea of the spiritual change implied in a sinner’s return to God. The term signifies "to have another mind," to change the opinion or purpose with regard to sin. It is equivalent to the Old Testament word "turn." Thus, it is employed by John the Baptist, Jesus, and the apostles (Mt 3:2; Mk 1:15; Acts 2:38)…

Repentance is only a condition of salvation and not its meritorious ground. The motives for repentance are chiefly found in the goodness of God, in divine love, in the pleading desire to have sinners saved, in the inevitable consequences of sin, in the universal demands of the gospel, and in the hope of spiritual life and membership in the kingdom of heaven (Ezek 33:11; Mk 1:15; Lk 13:1-5; Jn 3:16; Acts 17:30; Rom 2:4; 1
Tim 2:4). The first four beatitudes (Mt 5:3-6) form a heavenly ladder by which penitent souls pass from the dominion of Satan into the Kingdom of God. A consciousness of spiritual poverty dethroning pride, a sense of personal unworthiness producing grief, a willingness to surrender to God in genuine humility, and a strong spiritual desire developing into hunger and thirst, enter into the experience of one who wholly abandons sin and heartily turns to Him who grants repentance unto life."

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

 

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