REPENTANCE

(Message by Tanny Keng)

1. Bible Topic

a) To learn what the Bible has to say on a variety of topics affecting our everyday lives, we may find what we are looking for here.

2. Repentance
 
a) Who are called to repentance? It's in the Bible, Luke 5:32, NIV. "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
 

b) What goes with repentance? It's in the Bible, Luke 24:47, NIV. "And repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem."

c) How do I know if I have sinned? It's in the Bible, Romans 3:20, TEV. "For no man is put right in God's sight by doing what the Law requires; what the Law does is to make man know that he has sinned."

d) What must I do to be saved? It's in the Bible, Acts 2:38; 16:31, NIV. "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven." "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved."

e) Repentance is a gift from God. It's in the Bible, Romans 2:4, NIV. "Or do you show contempt for the riches of His kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you toward repentance?"

f) How do I feel when I sin? It's in the Bible, Psalm 38:18, TLB. "I confess my sins; I am sorry for what I have done."

g) What does repentance bring? It's in the Bible, II Corinthians 7:10, NIV. "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret."

h) How does Jesus feel when I repent? It's in the Bible, Luke 15:7, TEV. "I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine respectable people who do not need to repent."

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