Coming to One's Self

Restoration and Repentance

The Importance of Repentance

Luke 15:17 – “But when he came to himself, . . . (English Standard Version)

▸ Repentance is the key factor that begins to ______________ the family

▸ The world thinks of repentance is a sign of ___________________ and an experience of ____ - _______________________

▸ Bible teaches us repentance is a sign of ___________________ and ___________________

▸ The Bible tells us there are two types of repentance:

2 Corinthians 7:10 – For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. (New King James Version)

1. A repentance that leads us away from _____ and results in __________________

2. A repentance that lacks which brings ____________________ and _______________

The Anatomy of Repentance

• First, it is an _____________________

2 Corinthians 7:9 – . . . the pain caused you to repent and change your ways. It was the kind of sorrow God wants his people to have, . . . (New Living Translation)

• Second, repentance has a __________________ dimension

Luke 15:18 – I’ll get up, go to my father, and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight.” (Christian Standard Bible)

Psalm 51:3-4 – 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions, And my sin is always before me. 4 Against You, You only, have I sinned, And done this evil in Your sight . . . (New King James Version)

• Third, repentance has a __________________ dimension

What’s the Key to Repentance?

Luke 15:19 – I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me as one of your hired men. (New American Standard Bible)

✓ It is not offering to atone for ones sin by the paying of a ________ – this is called ‘__________________ _______________’

Luke 15:20, 22-23 – 20 “So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. . . . 22 “But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet. 23 And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, (New Living Translation)

✓ The key to repentance is the Father’s _______ for you

What Is the Result of Repentance?

▸ It’s a new kind of _____________________

▸ You need to be a part of this ‘______________ - ______________’ community