REPENTANCE

Repentance• Literally, “to turn the mind” (change the heart)• Biblical definition in a syllogism 2 Cor. 7:10-11Major premise: Godly sorrow produces repentanceMinor premise: Godly sorrow produced diligence,

clearing of yourselves, indignation, fear, vehement desire, zeal, vindication. In all you proved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

Necessary conclusion: Repentance is diligence, clearing of yourselves, indignation, fear, vehement desire, zeal, vindication

Repentance• It is contrasted with regret Matthew 27:1-5• It is distinguished from a change of conduct

Matthew 3:8, Acts 26:20• It is an attitude obvious to everyone that you

have changed you feel about sin• You will do whatever it takes to demonstrate this

attitude to others• You will not want others to doubt whether you

have changed or not

Repentance• Is produced by godly sorrow 2 Cor. 7:10• Preceded by humility Romans 2:4, Isaiah 6:1-5• Accompanied by a willingness to submit to God’s

will Isaiah 6:8-9• Strong desire to be right and do right 2 Cor. 7:11• Matthew 5:3-6• Necessary for salvation Acts 2:38• to enter the kingdom Luke 13:3, Matt. 18:3• Make a decision to obey God Acts 2:38-41