Genuine Repentance

Genuine Genuine RepentanceRepentance

2 Corinthians 7:1-162 Corinthians 7:1-16

Titus sent to Corinth.cf. 2 Corinthians 2:12cf. 2 Corinthians 7:6-7

Repentance Is Commanded

By John. Matthew 3:2, 7-8By John. Matthew 3:2, 7-8By Jesus. Matthew 4:17; Luke By Jesus. Matthew 4:17; Luke

13:3,513:3,5Great Commission. Luke 24:47Great Commission. Luke 24:47By Disciples. Mark 6:12By Disciples. Mark 6:12By Apostles. Acts 2:38; 11:18By Apostles. Acts 2:38; 11:18

Dictionary Definition:Dictionary Definition: metanoiametanoia – “ – “a change of mind for the a change of mind for the

better, heartily to AMEND with better, heartily to AMEND with abhorrence of one’s past sins.” abhorrence of one’s past sins.” ((ThayerThayer, , 405)405)

““This change of mind involves BOTH a This change of mind involves BOTH a turning from sin and a turning to God.”turning from sin and a turning to God.” (W.E. Vine, Volume 3, page 281)(W.E. Vine, Volume 3, page 281)

““John did not call on people to be John did not call on people to be sorry, but to change their mental sorry, but to change their mental attitudes AND CONDUCT.” attitudes AND CONDUCT.” (A.T. Robertson, (A.T. Robertson, Word PicturesWord Pictures, Volume 1, page 24), Volume 1, page 24)

Examples Of RepentanceExamples Of Repentance Jews on Pentecost. Acts 2 Ninevites. Matthew 12:41; cf. Jonah 3:10 Rebellious son. Matthew 21:28-32 Prodigal son. Luke 15:11-21 Thessalonians turned from idols. 1 Thessalonians turned from idols. 1

Thessalonians 1:9Thessalonians 1:9 Ephesians burned their books. Acts 19:19Ephesians burned their books. Acts 19:19 Jailor “washed their stripes.” Acts 16:33Jailor “washed their stripes.” Acts 16:33 Corinthians turned from former practices. Corinthians turned from former practices.

1 Corinthians 6:9-111 Corinthians 6:9-11

These all brought forth fruit worthy of repentance!

cf. Luke 3:8; Acts 26:19-20Those who did not bring forth fruit worthy of repentance! 2 Corinthians 12:20-21; Revelation 9:20-21

What Produces What Produces Repentance?Repentance?

Bible preaching. cf. Jonah 3:1-2 “Preach the preaching that I bid thee.”

cf. Luke 11:32 God’s word cuts like a sword. Hebrews

4:12 Pricks (Acts 2:37) and cuts (Acts 7:54-60)

The goodness of God. Romans 2:4 The Judgment to come. Acts 17:30-31 Godly sorrow. 2 Corinthians 7:10;

cf. Matthew 26:69-27:5

Two Kinds Of SorrowTwo Kinds Of Sorrow2 Corinthians 7:9-102 Corinthians 7:9-10

Godly sorrow…Godly sorrow…Sorrow that looks to God.Sorrow that looks to God. Example of DavidExample of David. 2 Samuel 11. 2 Samuel 11

““Thou art the man…” 2 Samuel 12:7Thou art the man…” 2 Samuel 12:7 ““Thou despised the word of Jehovah…” Thou despised the word of Jehovah…”

2 Samuel 12:92 Samuel 12:9 ““Thou hast given great occasion to the Thou hast given great occasion to the

enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme.” 2 enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme.” 2 Samuel 12:14Samuel 12:14

“ “I have sinned against Jehovah…” 2 I have sinned against Jehovah…” 2 Samuel 12:13Samuel 12:13

Godly sorrow…Godly sorrow…Sorrow that looks to God.Sorrow that looks to God.

David’s sorrowDavid’s sorrow. Psalms 51:1-3. Psalms 51:1-3““Have mercy upon me, O God, according Have mercy upon me, O God, according

to thy lovingkindness: according to the to thy lovingkindness: according to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions; my sin. For I know my transgressions; and my sin is ever before me.”and my sin is ever before me.”


Godly sorrow…Godly sorrow…Sorrow that looks to God.Sorrow that looks to God.

David’s sorrowDavid’s sorrow. Psalms 51:16-17. Psalms 51:16-17““For thou delightest not in sacrifice; else For thou delightest not in sacrifice; else

would I give it: Thou hast no pleasure in would I give it: Thou hast no pleasure in burnt-offering. The sacrifices of God are burnt-offering. The sacrifices of God are a a broken spiritbroken spirit: a : a broken and contrite broken and contrite heartheart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”, O God, thou wilt not despise.”


Godly sorrow…Godly sorrow… Sorrow that looks to God. Sorrow that looks to God. Peter’s sorrow. Luke 22:31ff; cf. 22:54-Peter’s sorrow. Luke 22:31ff; cf. 22:54-

6262 Prodigal’s sorrow. Luke 15Prodigal’s sorrow. Luke 15


Sorrow of the world…Sorrow of the world…Brings regret, but not salvation. Not Brings regret, but not salvation. Not sorrow because the sin is an offence sorrow because the sin is an offence to God.to God.

Examples:Examples: Cain. Genesis 4:13Cain. Genesis 4:13 King Saul. 1 Samuel 15:30King Saul. 1 Samuel 15:30 Judas. Matthew 27:3-5Judas. Matthew 27:3-5


Sorrow of the world…Sorrow of the world… Has no Has no shame or griefshame or grief for the cause of for the cause of

the sorrow.the sorrow. Has no Has no reformation of life reformation of life tied to it. tied to it.

(Continues to sin as long as it can (Continues to sin as long as it can escape consequences.)escape consequences.)

Never Never eradicateseradicates sin. sin.


Fruits of Repentance -“For behold…” 2 Corinthians 7:11

Can see the effects of repentance! Earnest care – Haste (with care) to

correct sin. No longer indifferent, proud or arrogant.

Clearing – Diligent change answered critics. No doubt about one’s attitude toward past sins.


Indignation – Displeasure over previous sin.

Sin must be viewed as an insult to God and as Sin must be viewed as an insult to God and as that which eternally bars one from His that which eternally bars one from His presence. cf. Genesis 39:9.presence. cf. Genesis 39:9.

Fear – Dread of divine wrath. 2 Corinthians 5:11

Longing – Earnest desire to do & be right.


–Zeal – Fervent spirit, not apathetic neglect, zeal in pursuing the right course.–Avenging – Sin no longer tolerated. Sin is an act of injustice.–Approved yourselves to be pure – Pure in the matter.

Conclusion:Conclusion: Paul is comforted with the repentance Paul is comforted with the repentance

of the Corinthians. 2 Corinthians 7:13-of the Corinthians. 2 Corinthians 7:13-1616 Titus brings good news. (cf. verse 6)Titus brings good news. (cf. verse 6) Titus’ affection had grown for them when Titus’ affection had grown for them when

he saw their penitent, humble attitude he saw their penitent, humble attitude toward their sin.toward their sin.

Paul rejoiced and of good courage (cf. Paul rejoiced and of good courage (cf. verse 4)verse 4)

Genuine repentance always brings forth Genuine repentance always brings forth “JOY“JOY.” Luke 15.” Luke 15

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