Title: Repent (Acts 03:17-21)
Contents Repentance is the first step of faith (Matthew 14:13), the gateway to salvation, and an absolute condition (John 10:1). It is the only way to receive blessings.
1. What is repentance Repentance is the original Hebrew word for 'naham', which means to regret or mourn. In other words, it means to return to 'sub'. In the New Testament, we repent as 'metanoia'. switch It means to change direction. In Chinese, it means to correct a mistake. See Repentance in the Bible. (Luke 15:17) The repentance of the prodigal son, (Sk. 18:13) The repentance of a publican (Sc. 19:1) The repentance of Zacchaeus, (Luke 23:43) The repentance of the robber, ( Matt. 26:75) The repentance of Peter; (Psalm 51:1-17) David's repentance.
2. Types of repentance (1) National repentance, which is only partial and always subject to corruption. Israel's history and Nineveh.
(2) There is repentance with lifeless, temporary feelings.
In the Old Testament, King Saul and Judas Iscariot feel morally remorseful in their consciences, and this is a temporary impression, not life-changing repentance.
(3) True repentance leading to salvation a. Realizing one's inability and recognizing sin through intellectual repentance.
(Luke 18:13, Luke 15:17, Luke 23:43, Psalm 51:1-17) B. The element of emotional repentance (to be sad).
(Acts 2:37, Luke 18:13, Matthew 26:75) C. The decisive factor - turning to God in hope of an apology (Luke 15:18). This is living repentance.
3. Through what we repent (1) Through the work of the Holy Spirit. That is, because God gives repentance (2 Tim 2:25), the element of the Holy Spirit (Jeremiah 11:18, Titus 3:5), and the Spirit of the Holy Spirit (Job 33:4).
(2) By hearing the word (Matthew 26:75, Heb 4:12, Neh 8:8-9) (3) By praying. Prayer leads to repentance.
4. Consequences of those who repent (1) To be forgiven of sins (Acts 2:19, 1 John 1:9).
(2) Received pleasure (Acts 3:19).
(3) Received mercy from God (Proverbs 28:13).
(4) He gives restoration (Psalm 51:10, Colossians 3:10).