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Instructor: Jim FranksInstructor: Jim FranksDate: March 2003Date: March 2003Instructor: Jim FranksInstructor: Jim FranksDate: March 2003Date: March 2003

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Review of Fundamental BeliefReview of Fundamental BeliefThree Days and Three NightsThree Days and Three NightsReview of Fundamental BeliefReview of Fundamental BeliefThree Days and Three NightsThree Days and Three Nights

1.1. Name the two predominant views on the three days Name the two predominant views on the three days and three nights. Which is supported in scripture?and three nights. Which is supported in scripture?

Literalist; Idiomatic. Only the literalist makes sense Literalist; Idiomatic. Only the literalist makes sense in light of scripture. (Matthew 12:38; Mark 8:31).in light of scripture. (Matthew 12:38; Mark 8:31).

2.2. Define the word “idiom.”Define the word “idiom.”

A turn of expression peculiar to a language; the A turn of expression peculiar to a language; the distinctive characteristic of a language; a figure of distinctive characteristic of a language; a figure of speech.speech.

1.1. Name the two predominant views on the three days Name the two predominant views on the three days and three nights. Which is supported in scripture?and three nights. Which is supported in scripture?

Literalist; Idiomatic. Only the literalist makes sense Literalist; Idiomatic. Only the literalist makes sense in light of scripture. (Matthew 12:38; Mark 8:31).in light of scripture. (Matthew 12:38; Mark 8:31).

2.2. Define the word “idiom.”Define the word “idiom.”

A turn of expression peculiar to a language; the A turn of expression peculiar to a language; the distinctive characteristic of a language; a figure of distinctive characteristic of a language; a figure of speech.speech.




3.3. Does the Biblical evidence show that the word Does the Biblical evidence show that the word “three” ever means “parts” as opposed to three “three” ever means “parts” as opposed to three whole units? Provide evidence supporting your whole units? Provide evidence supporting your answer.answer.

Greek word “treis.” Means three, does not mean Greek word “treis.” Means three, does not mean parts. (Matthew 15:32 –three days; Matthew 17:4– parts. (Matthew 15:32 –three days; Matthew 17:4– three tabernacles).three tabernacles).

4.4. List at least three other signs given by God in the List at least three other signs given by God in the Bible. Were any of them idiomatic expressions?Bible. Were any of them idiomatic expressions?

Rainbow; the Sabbath; the virgin birth; HezekiahRainbow; the Sabbath; the virgin birth; Hezekiah

3.3. Does the Biblical evidence show that the word Does the Biblical evidence show that the word “three” ever means “parts” as opposed to three “three” ever means “parts” as opposed to three whole units? Provide evidence supporting your whole units? Provide evidence supporting your answer.answer.

Greek word “treis.” Means three, does not mean Greek word “treis.” Means three, does not mean parts. (Matthew 15:32 –three days; Matthew 17:4– parts. (Matthew 15:32 –three days; Matthew 17:4– three tabernacles).three tabernacles).

4.4. List at least three other signs given by God in the List at least three other signs given by God in the Bible. Were any of them idiomatic expressions?Bible. Were any of them idiomatic expressions?

Rainbow; the Sabbath; the virgin birth; HezekiahRainbow; the Sabbath; the virgin birth; Hezekiah




5.5. The Encyclopedia Britannica, 11The Encyclopedia Britannica, 11thth edition, in its article edition, in its article on Easter makes what claim about the origin of on Easter makes what claim about the origin of Easter.Easter.

Easter is derived from pagan practices. There is no Easter is derived from pagan practices. There is no indication of the observance of Easter in the NT indication of the observance of Easter in the NT Church.Church.

6.6. Explain why proving a Sunday morning resurrection Explain why proving a Sunday morning resurrection is important to theologians.is important to theologians.

It is important to support Sunday worship.It is important to support Sunday worship.

5.5. The Encyclopedia Britannica, 11The Encyclopedia Britannica, 11thth edition, in its article edition, in its article on Easter makes what claim about the origin of on Easter makes what claim about the origin of Easter.Easter.

Easter is derived from pagan practices. There is no Easter is derived from pagan practices. There is no indication of the observance of Easter in the NT indication of the observance of Easter in the NT Church.Church.

6.6. Explain why proving a Sunday morning resurrection Explain why proving a Sunday morning resurrection is important to theologians.is important to theologians.

It is important to support Sunday worship.It is important to support Sunday worship.




7.7. Explain the series of events from the time of the Explain the series of events from the time of the crucifixion to the resurrection. How much time crucifixion to the resurrection. How much time passes?passes?

Crucifixion is at 9:00 AM on Passover day. Christ Crucifixion is at 9:00 AM on Passover day. Christ dies around 3:00 P.M. Buried before sunset on dies around 3:00 P.M. Buried before sunset on Wednesday. Thursday– first day of UB. Friday– Wednesday. Thursday– first day of UB. Friday– women prepare spices. Sabbath– rest. Christ women prepare spices. Sabbath– rest. Christ resurrected at the end of the Sabbath.resurrected at the end of the Sabbath.

8.8. Explain 1 Samuel 30:12-13 and Esther 4:16; 5:1Explain 1 Samuel 30:12-13 and Esther 4:16; 5:1

No evidence that these are idiomatic expressions.No evidence that these are idiomatic expressions.

7.7. Explain the series of events from the time of the Explain the series of events from the time of the crucifixion to the resurrection. How much time crucifixion to the resurrection. How much time passes?passes?

Crucifixion is at 9:00 AM on Passover day. Christ Crucifixion is at 9:00 AM on Passover day. Christ dies around 3:00 P.M. Buried before sunset on dies around 3:00 P.M. Buried before sunset on Wednesday. Thursday– first day of UB. Friday– Wednesday. Thursday– first day of UB. Friday– women prepare spices. Sabbath– rest. Christ women prepare spices. Sabbath– rest. Christ resurrected at the end of the Sabbath.resurrected at the end of the Sabbath.

8.8. Explain 1 Samuel 30:12-13 and Esther 4:16; 5:1Explain 1 Samuel 30:12-13 and Esther 4:16; 5:1

No evidence that these are idiomatic expressions.No evidence that these are idiomatic expressions.



Introduction…Introduction…Introduction…Introduction…



Is salvation free or Is salvation free or is there a cost?is there a cost?

Does God expect Does God expect anything from us?anything from us?

Is salvation free or Is salvation free or is there a cost?is there a cost?

Does God expect Does God expect anything from us?anything from us?



We believe that all who truly repent of their sins in full We believe that all who truly repent of their sins in full surrender and willing obedience to God, and who by faith surrender and willing obedience to God, and who by faith accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, have their sins accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, have their sins forgiven by an act of divine graceforgiven by an act of divine grace.. Such individuals are Such individuals are justified, pardoned from the penalty of sin, and receive the justified, pardoned from the penalty of sin, and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, which literally abides within them and gift of the Holy Spirit, which literally abides within them and supplies the divine love that alone can fulfill the law and supplies the divine love that alone can fulfill the law and produce righteousnessproduce righteousness.. They are baptized by the Spirit into They are baptized by the Spirit into the Body of Christthe Body of Christ,, which is the true Church of God. We which is the true Church of God. We believe in a true change in life and attitude. Only those who believe in a true change in life and attitude. Only those who have the indwelling presence of, and are being led by, the have the indwelling presence of, and are being led by, the Holy Spirit are Christ’s.Holy Spirit are Christ’s.

We believe that all who truly repent of their sins in full We believe that all who truly repent of their sins in full surrender and willing obedience to God, and who by faith surrender and willing obedience to God, and who by faith accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, have their sins accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, have their sins forgiven by an act of divine graceforgiven by an act of divine grace.. Such individuals are Such individuals are justified, pardoned from the penalty of sin, and receive the justified, pardoned from the penalty of sin, and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, which literally abides within them and gift of the Holy Spirit, which literally abides within them and supplies the divine love that alone can fulfill the law and supplies the divine love that alone can fulfill the law and produce righteousnessproduce righteousness.. They are baptized by the Spirit into They are baptized by the Spirit into the Body of Christthe Body of Christ,, which is the true Church of God. We which is the true Church of God. We believe in a true change in life and attitude. Only those who believe in a true change in life and attitude. Only those who have the indwelling presence of, and are being led by, the have the indwelling presence of, and are being led by, the Holy Spirit are Christ’s.Holy Spirit are Christ’s.

Fundamental Belief 2.1.8 RepentanceFundamental Belief 2.1.8 RepentanceFundamental Belief 2.1.8 RepentanceFundamental Belief 2.1.8 Repentance



“…“…true change in life and true change in life and attitude…”attitude…”“…“…true change in life and true change in life and attitude…”attitude…”

• Fundamental belief of the NT Fundamental belief of the NT ChurchChurch

• First sermon in NT Church is about First sermon in NT Church is about repentancerepentance

• Repentance is not a one time eventRepentance is not a one time event

• Fundamental belief of the NT Fundamental belief of the NT ChurchChurch

• First sermon in NT Church is about First sermon in NT Church is about repentancerepentance

• Repentance is not a one time eventRepentance is not a one time event



1 John 5:201 John 5:20 “And we know that the Son of God “And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding has come and has given us an understanding that we may know Him who is true; and we are that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.”This is the true God and eternal life.”

1 John 5:201 John 5:20 “And we know that the Son of God “And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding has come and has given us an understanding that we may know Him who is true; and we are that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.”This is the true God and eternal life.”

Scriptures…Scriptures…Scriptures…Scriptures…



Titus 2:11-14 “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men teaching us that denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.”

Titus 2:11-14 “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men teaching us that denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.”

Scriptures…Scriptures…Scriptures…Scriptures…



““Repentance is a change of mind and attitude Repentance is a change of mind and attitude toward God. It follows conviction by the Holy toward God. It follows conviction by the Holy Spirit through the word of God. Repentance Spirit through the word of God. Repentance entails an awareness of personal sins, entails an awareness of personal sins, accompanied by remorse and a resolution to accompanied by remorse and a resolution to respond to God’s calling. Rather than a respond to God’s calling. Rather than a temporary, emotional response, repentance temporary, emotional response, repentance toward God results in an abiding change of toward God results in an abiding change of thought, behavior, and direction of life, wherein a thought, behavior, and direction of life, wherein a person resolutely turns to God and purposes to person resolutely turns to God and purposes to forsake all sin and walk in all God’s forsake all sin and walk in all God’s commandments.”commandments.”

““Repentance is a change of mind and attitude Repentance is a change of mind and attitude toward God. It follows conviction by the Holy toward God. It follows conviction by the Holy Spirit through the word of God. Repentance Spirit through the word of God. Repentance entails an awareness of personal sins, entails an awareness of personal sins, accompanied by remorse and a resolution to accompanied by remorse and a resolution to respond to God’s calling. Rather than a respond to God’s calling. Rather than a temporary, emotional response, repentance temporary, emotional response, repentance toward God results in an abiding change of toward God results in an abiding change of thought, behavior, and direction of life, wherein a thought, behavior, and direction of life, wherein a person resolutely turns to God and purposes to person resolutely turns to God and purposes to forsake all sin and walk in all God’s forsake all sin and walk in all God’s commandments.”commandments.”



Vines… Repent, RepentanceVines… Repent, Repentance

1.1. Verbs…Verbs… To perceive afterwards ( To perceive afterwards (metameta, , after, implying change, after, implying change, noeonoeo, to perceive; , to perceive; nousnous, , the mind, the seat of moral reflection).the mind, the seat of moral reflection).

2.2. Noun… Noun… After-thought, change of mind, After-thought, change of mind, repentance. Used of repentance from sin or evil, repentance. Used of repentance from sin or evil, except in Hebrews 12:17 where the word except in Hebrews 12:17 where the word “repentance” seems to mean, not simply a “repentance” seems to mean, not simply a change of Isaac’s mind, but such a change as change of Isaac’s mind, but such a change as would reverse the effects of his own previous would reverse the effects of his own previous state of mind. state of mind.

Vines… Repent, RepentanceVines… Repent, Repentance

1.1. Verbs…Verbs… To perceive afterwards ( To perceive afterwards (metameta, , after, implying change, after, implying change, noeonoeo, to perceive; , to perceive; nousnous, , the mind, the seat of moral reflection).the mind, the seat of moral reflection).

2.2. Noun… Noun… After-thought, change of mind, After-thought, change of mind, repentance. Used of repentance from sin or evil, repentance. Used of repentance from sin or evil, except in Hebrews 12:17 where the word except in Hebrews 12:17 where the word “repentance” seems to mean, not simply a “repentance” seems to mean, not simply a change of Isaac’s mind, but such a change as change of Isaac’s mind, but such a change as would reverse the effects of his own previous would reverse the effects of his own previous state of mind. state of mind.



Repentance…Repentance…

Means to change one’s “Means to change one’s “nousnous”– ”– mind, the seat of moral mind, the seat of moral reflection, opinions, feelings, or reflection, opinions, feelings, or purpose. True repentance purpose. True repentance means a complete change from means a complete change from the inside out. the inside out.

Repentance doesn’t just mean Repentance doesn’t just mean change. A change can be for the change. A change can be for the worse and not the better. worse and not the better. Repentance is a turning from sin Repentance is a turning from sin and a turning to God.and a turning to God.

Repentance…Repentance…

Means to change one’s “Means to change one’s “nousnous”– ”– mind, the seat of moral mind, the seat of moral reflection, opinions, feelings, or reflection, opinions, feelings, or purpose. True repentance purpose. True repentance means a complete change from means a complete change from the inside out. the inside out.

Repentance doesn’t just mean Repentance doesn’t just mean change. A change can be for the change. A change can be for the worse and not the better. worse and not the better. Repentance is a turning from sin Repentance is a turning from sin and a turning to God.and a turning to God.



1.1. A Synonym for Salvation A Synonym for Salvation

2 Peter 3:92 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is . . . not willing that “The Lord is . . . not willing that any should perish but that all should come any should perish but that all should come to to metanoiametanoia," ,"

1 Timothy 2:41 Timothy 2:4 "[God] desires all men to be "[God] desires all men to be saved." (Greek is saved." (Greek is sozosozo, to save)., to save).

Luke 5:32Luke 5:32 : "I have not come to call the : "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, righteous, but sinners, toto metanoia.metanoia." "

1.1. A Synonym for Salvation A Synonym for Salvation

2 Peter 3:92 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is . . . not willing that “The Lord is . . . not willing that any should perish but that all should come any should perish but that all should come to to metanoiametanoia," ,"

1 Timothy 2:41 Timothy 2:4 "[God] desires all men to be "[God] desires all men to be saved." (Greek is saved." (Greek is sozosozo, to save)., to save).

Luke 5:32Luke 5:32 : "I have not come to call the : "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, righteous, but sinners, toto metanoia.metanoia." "

Four uses of Four uses of metanoiametanoia (or (or metaoeometaoeo)) in the NT…in the NT…Four uses of Four uses of metanoiametanoia (or (or metaoeometaoeo)) in the NT…in the NT…



2. A Change of Mind About Personal Conduct

Luke 17:3 “Take heed to yourselves, If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.” Greek is metanoeo (verb form of noun metanoia).

Repentance is a change of mind or heart.

2. A Change of Mind About Personal Conduct

Luke 17:3 “Take heed to yourselves, If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.” Greek is metanoeo (verb form of noun metanoia).

Repentance is a change of mind or heart.




3. A Change of Mind About Oneself

Acts 2:37-38 “…Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said to them, Repent, and let every one of you be baptized…” (Greek = metanoeo)

This example implies a complete change of oneself. It is not about a specific action or sin. It is a recognition that we are in need of a Savior and that we are sinners.

3. A Change of Mind About Oneself

Acts 2:37-38 “…Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said to them, Repent, and let every one of you be baptized…” (Greek = metanoeo)

This example implies a complete change of oneself. It is not about a specific action or sin. It is a recognition that we are in need of a Savior and that we are sinners.




4. A Change of Mind About God

Acts 17:29-30 “Therefore, since we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, something shaped by art and man’s devising. Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent.”

4. A Change of Mind About God

Acts 17:29-30 “Therefore, since we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, something shaped by art and man’s devising. Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent.”




Quotes from Church Quotes from Church Literature…Literature…

Good News Article August of Good News Article August of 1985 by Herbert Armstrong…1985 by Herbert Armstrong…

““Too many commandment Too many commandment keepers have only been keepers have only been converted to the argument of converted to the argument of keeping God’s commandments keeping God’s commandments and have never really and have never really experienced definite repentance– experienced definite repentance– for a real conversion is a definite for a real conversion is a definite experience…”experience…”


Good News Article August of Good News Article August of 1985 by Herbert Armstrong…1985 by Herbert Armstrong…

““Too many commandment Too many commandment keepers have only been keepers have only been converted to the argument of converted to the argument of keeping God’s commandments keeping God’s commandments and have never really and have never really experienced definite repentance– experienced definite repentance– for a real conversion is a definite for a real conversion is a definite experience…”experience…”




Article “This is Real Repentance”Article “This is Real Repentance”

““It [repentance] is a tumultuous It [repentance] is a tumultuous upheaval in a person’s life, a spiritual upheaval in a person’s life, a spiritual and emotional crisis triggered by a and emotional crisis triggered by a painful and intense conviction from painful and intense conviction from grasping the true inner motives and grasping the true inner motives and intentions… Real repentance intentions… Real repentance includes the heart-broken desire to includes the heart-broken desire to give ourselves over to God…”give ourselves over to God…”


Article “This is Real Repentance”Article “This is Real Repentance”

““It [repentance] is a tumultuous It [repentance] is a tumultuous upheaval in a person’s life, a spiritual upheaval in a person’s life, a spiritual and emotional crisis triggered by a and emotional crisis triggered by a painful and intense conviction from painful and intense conviction from grasping the true inner motives and grasping the true inner motives and intentions… Real repentance intentions… Real repentance includes the heart-broken desire to includes the heart-broken desire to give ourselves over to God…”give ourselves over to God…”




Tomorrow’s World article from Tomorrow’s World article from December 1971December 1971

““Godly repentance means to stop Godly repentance means to stop sinning, to turn and go the other sinning, to turn and go the other way– to change your way of life! way– to change your way of life! It’s not always easy to say, I’m It’s not always easy to say, I’m sorry. But it’s even harder to mean sorry. But it’s even harder to mean it. Godly repentance must come it. Godly repentance must come from the heart.”from the heart.”


Tomorrow’s World article from Tomorrow’s World article from December 1971December 1971

““Godly repentance means to stop Godly repentance means to stop sinning, to turn and go the other sinning, to turn and go the other way– to change your way of life! way– to change your way of life! It’s not always easy to say, I’m It’s not always easy to say, I’m sorry. But it’s even harder to mean sorry. But it’s even harder to mean it. Godly repentance must come it. Godly repentance must come from the heart.”from the heart.”



The Prodigal Son of Luke 15…The Prodigal Son of Luke 15…

““But when he came to himself, he said, How But when he came to himself, he said, How many of my father’s hired servants have many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father and hunger! I will arise and go to my father and will say to him, Father I have sinned against will say to him, Father I have sinned against heaven and before you and I am no longer heaven and before you and I am no longer worthy to be called your son, Make me like worthy to be called your son, Make me like one of your hired servants.”one of your hired servants.”

The Prodigal Son of Luke 15…The Prodigal Son of Luke 15…

““But when he came to himself, he said, How But when he came to himself, he said, How many of my father’s hired servants have many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father and hunger! I will arise and go to my father and will say to him, Father I have sinned against will say to him, Father I have sinned against heaven and before you and I am no longer heaven and before you and I am no longer worthy to be called your son, Make me like worthy to be called your son, Make me like one of your hired servants.”one of your hired servants.”

Good Example of Repentance…Good Example of Repentance…Good Example of Repentance…Good Example of Repentance…



• Repentance begins in the heartRepentance begins in the heart

Jeremiah 31:18-19; Hosea 7:14-16; Joel Jeremiah 31:18-19; Hosea 7:14-16; Joel 2:12-13; 2 Corinthians 7:9-112:12-13; 2 Corinthians 7:9-11

• Repentance involves the admission of sinRepentance involves the admission of sin

2 Chronicles 7:12-14; 1 John 1:9; Matthew 2 Chronicles 7:12-14; 1 John 1:9; Matthew 3:6-83:6-8

• Repentance requires actionRepentance requires action

Galatians 2:20; Psalm 51; Acts 9:2-22Galatians 2:20; Psalm 51; Acts 9:2-22

• God must grant repentanceGod must grant repentance

Acts 11:18; 2 Peter 3:9Acts 11:18; 2 Peter 3:9

• Repentance begins in the heartRepentance begins in the heart

Jeremiah 31:18-19; Hosea 7:14-16; Joel Jeremiah 31:18-19; Hosea 7:14-16; Joel 2:12-13; 2 Corinthians 7:9-112:12-13; 2 Corinthians 7:9-11

• Repentance involves the admission of sinRepentance involves the admission of sin

2 Chronicles 7:12-14; 1 John 1:9; Matthew 2 Chronicles 7:12-14; 1 John 1:9; Matthew 3:6-83:6-8

• Repentance requires actionRepentance requires action

Galatians 2:20; Psalm 51; Acts 9:2-22Galatians 2:20; Psalm 51; Acts 9:2-22

• God must grant repentanceGod must grant repentance

Acts 11:18; 2 Peter 3:9Acts 11:18; 2 Peter 3:9

Doctrine of Repentance, A Summary…Doctrine of Repentance, A Summary…Doctrine of Repentance, A Summary…Doctrine of Repentance, A Summary…



• Repentance is followed by baptismRepentance is followed by baptism

Acts 2:38Acts 2:38

• Repentance is from dead worksRepentance is from dead works

Hebrews 6:1-2Hebrews 6:1-2

• Repentance is followed by baptismRepentance is followed by baptism

Acts 2:38Acts 2:38

• Repentance is from dead worksRepentance is from dead works

Hebrews 6:1-2Hebrews 6:1-2

After Repentance, Then What?After Repentance, Then What?After Repentance, Then What?After Repentance, Then What?



Related Doctrines…Related Doctrines…

1.1. Grace.Grace. The free unmerited favor The free unmerited favor God bestows on a sinner who God bestows on a sinner who repents. In its broadest sense, repents. In its broadest sense, grace is expressed in every act of grace is expressed in every act of God’s self-disclosure. By grace, God’s self-disclosure. By grace, man comes to know God, is man comes to know God, is justified and is saved. Through justified and is saved. Through faith, the Christian remains under faith, the Christian remains under grace. (Romans 3:24; 5:2, 15-17; grace. (Romans 3:24; 5:2, 15-17; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:7).Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:7).

One of the most misunderstood One of the most misunderstood doctrines.doctrines.


1.1. Grace.Grace. The free unmerited favor The free unmerited favor God bestows on a sinner who God bestows on a sinner who repents. In its broadest sense, repents. In its broadest sense, grace is expressed in every act of grace is expressed in every act of God’s self-disclosure. By grace, God’s self-disclosure. By grace, man comes to know God, is man comes to know God, is justified and is saved. Through justified and is saved. Through faith, the Christian remains under faith, the Christian remains under grace. (Romans 3:24; 5:2, 15-17; grace. (Romans 3:24; 5:2, 15-17; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:7).Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:7).

One of the most misunderstood One of the most misunderstood doctrines.doctrines.




2.2. Justification.Justification. God’s gracious God’s gracious act of pronouncing a believer act of pronouncing a believer righteous in His sight. It is righteous in His sight. It is dependent upon repentance dependent upon repentance and is made possible through and is made possible through faith in the shed blood of faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ and acceptance Jesus Christ and acceptance of Him as Lord and Savior. of Him as Lord and Savior. (Romans 3:20, 24-31; 4:1-8; 5:1, (Romans 3:20, 24-31; 4:1-8; 5:1, 9; Galatians 2:16).9; Galatians 2:16).


2.2. Justification.Justification. God’s gracious God’s gracious act of pronouncing a believer act of pronouncing a believer righteous in His sight. It is righteous in His sight. It is dependent upon repentance dependent upon repentance and is made possible through and is made possible through faith in the shed blood of faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ and acceptance Jesus Christ and acceptance of Him as Lord and Savior. of Him as Lord and Savior. (Romans 3:20, 24-31; 4:1-8; 5:1, (Romans 3:20, 24-31; 4:1-8; 5:1, 9; Galatians 2:16).9; Galatians 2:16).




3.3. Sanctification. Sanctification. The state of holiness The state of holiness imparted to the believer through the imparted to the believer through the indwelling of God’s Holy Spirit. indwelling of God’s Holy Spirit. Though all Christians sin, God’s Holy Though all Christians sin, God’s Holy Spirit leads them to a life of Spirit leads them to a life of repentance and obedience, a life repentance and obedience, a life evidenced by the fruit of the Holy evidenced by the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Sanctification follows Spirit. Sanctification follows conversion and is made possible by conversion and is made possible by God’s grace, through faith in Jesus God’s grace, through faith in Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 1:2; 1 Corinthians Christ.” (1 Peter 1:2; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 John 1:8, 3-6, 9; Romans 6:22; 1:30; 1 John 1:8, 3-6, 9; Romans 6:22; Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 5:1).Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 5:1).


3.3. Sanctification. Sanctification. The state of holiness The state of holiness imparted to the believer through the imparted to the believer through the indwelling of God’s Holy Spirit. indwelling of God’s Holy Spirit. Though all Christians sin, God’s Holy Though all Christians sin, God’s Holy Spirit leads them to a life of Spirit leads them to a life of repentance and obedience, a life repentance and obedience, a life evidenced by the fruit of the Holy evidenced by the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Sanctification follows Spirit. Sanctification follows conversion and is made possible by conversion and is made possible by God’s grace, through faith in Jesus God’s grace, through faith in Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 1:2; 1 Corinthians Christ.” (1 Peter 1:2; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 John 1:8, 3-6, 9; Romans 6:22; 1:30; 1 John 1:8, 3-6, 9; Romans 6:22; Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 5:1).Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 5:1).




4.4. Conversion. Conversion. Conversion is a Conversion is a turning from the way of sin to the turning from the way of sin to the way of God. It is closely connected way of God. It is closely connected with God’s calling, repentance and with God’s calling, repentance and baptism, and is sealed by the gift of baptism, and is sealed by the gift of the Holy Spirit. Conversion is the Holy Spirit. Conversion is manifest in Godly thoughts, manifest in Godly thoughts, attitudes, and actions that form the attitudes, and actions that form the basis of the believer’s life in basis of the believer’s life in Christ.” (John 3:3-6; Matthew 18:3; Christ.” (John 3:3-6; Matthew 18:3; Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Colossians Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Colossians 3:6-10).3:6-10).


4.4. Conversion. Conversion. Conversion is a Conversion is a turning from the way of sin to the turning from the way of sin to the way of God. It is closely connected way of God. It is closely connected with God’s calling, repentance and with God’s calling, repentance and baptism, and is sealed by the gift of baptism, and is sealed by the gift of the Holy Spirit. Conversion is the Holy Spirit. Conversion is manifest in Godly thoughts, manifest in Godly thoughts, attitudes, and actions that form the attitudes, and actions that form the basis of the believer’s life in basis of the believer’s life in Christ.” (John 3:3-6; Matthew 18:3; Christ.” (John 3:3-6; Matthew 18:3; Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Colossians Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Colossians 3:6-10).3:6-10).




5.5. Salvation. Salvation. Salvation is a Salvation is a deliverance from the bondage of deliverance from the bondage of sin and from the ultimate penalty sin and from the ultimate penalty of sin, death. It is the gift of God, of sin, death. It is the gift of God, by grace through faith in Jesus by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not earned by personal Christ, not earned by personal merit or good works. Through our merit or good works. Through our acceptance of the sacrifice of acceptance of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, God offers salvation Jesus Christ, God offers salvation as a gift to be presented after the as a gift to be presented after the return of Jesus Christ. (Romans return of Jesus Christ. (Romans 6:18, 22-23; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 6:18, 22-23; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 1:4; Romans 8:21-23).Peter 1:4; Romans 8:21-23).


5.5. Salvation. Salvation. Salvation is a Salvation is a deliverance from the bondage of deliverance from the bondage of sin and from the ultimate penalty sin and from the ultimate penalty of sin, death. It is the gift of God, of sin, death. It is the gift of God, by grace through faith in Jesus by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not earned by personal Christ, not earned by personal merit or good works. Through our merit or good works. Through our acceptance of the sacrifice of acceptance of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, God offers salvation Jesus Christ, God offers salvation as a gift to be presented after the as a gift to be presented after the return of Jesus Christ. (Romans return of Jesus Christ. (Romans 6:18, 22-23; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 6:18, 22-23; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 1:4; Romans 8:21-23).Peter 1:4; Romans 8:21-23).



““For godly sorrow produces repentance leading For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. For observe this of the world produces death. For observe this very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly manner: What diligence it produced in you, manner: What diligence it produced in you, what clearing of yourselves, what indignation, what clearing of yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what vehement desire, what zeal, what fear, what vehement desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all things you proved what vindication! In all things you proved yourselves to be clear in this matter.”yourselves to be clear in this matter.”

““For godly sorrow produces repentance leading For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. For observe this of the world produces death. For observe this very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly manner: What diligence it produced in you, manner: What diligence it produced in you, what clearing of yourselves, what indignation, what clearing of yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what vehement desire, what zeal, what fear, what vehement desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all things you proved what vindication! In all things you proved yourselves to be clear in this matter.”yourselves to be clear in this matter.”

2 Corinthians 7:10-112 Corinthians 7:10-112 Corinthians 7:10-112 Corinthians 7:10-11



Godly Sorrow vs. Worldly Sorrow…Godly Sorrow vs. Worldly Sorrow…• Godly sorrow produces fruits of Godly sorrow produces fruits of

repentance.repentance.

• Worldly sorrow produces no such fruit.Worldly sorrow produces no such fruit.

• Godly sorrow produces a changed life.Godly sorrow produces a changed life.

• Worldly sorrow produces momentary Worldly sorrow produces momentary sadness.sadness.

• Godly sorrow recognizes magnitude of Godly sorrow recognizes magnitude of sin.sin.

• Worldly sorrow is expression from getting Worldly sorrow is expression from getting caught.caught.

Godly Sorrow vs. Worldly Sorrow…Godly Sorrow vs. Worldly Sorrow…• Godly sorrow produces fruits of Godly sorrow produces fruits of

repentance.repentance.

• Worldly sorrow produces no such fruit.Worldly sorrow produces no such fruit.

• Godly sorrow produces a changed life.Godly sorrow produces a changed life.

• Worldly sorrow produces momentary Worldly sorrow produces momentary sadness.sadness.

• Godly sorrow recognizes magnitude of Godly sorrow recognizes magnitude of sin.sin.

• Worldly sorrow is expression from getting Worldly sorrow is expression from getting caught.caught.



1.1. Earnestness or carefulnessEarnestness or carefulness

2.2. Clearing of yourselfClearing of yourself

3.3. AngerAnger

4.4. FearFear

5.5. Vehement desireVehement desire

6.6. ZealZeal

7.7. VindicationVindication

1.1. Earnestness or carefulnessEarnestness or carefulness

2.2. Clearing of yourselfClearing of yourself

3.3. AngerAnger

4.4. FearFear

5.5. Vehement desireVehement desire

6.6. ZealZeal

7.7. VindicationVindication

Seven Stages of Repentance (2 Seven Stages of Repentance (2 Corinthians 7)Corinthians 7)Seven Stages of Repentance (2 Seven Stages of Repentance (2 Corinthians 7)Corinthians 7)



Conclusion…Conclusion…Conclusion…Conclusion…



RepentanceRepentance





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