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True Repentance
I. Peter’s methodology
1. Started where they were
What does this mean?
v. 12
Addresses their thoughts v. 13
Their religious beliefs (OT prophecy) Joel
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2. Transitioned to Jesus
Jesus’ death was God’s plan
Death, Burial and Resurrection (Victory over death Gen 2)
Teaches them from the scripture (OT)
Mentions Jesus repeatedly v. 22, 23, 32, 36, 38
Shows them their error v. 36 – You did it!
[[Acts 2:36]]
3.
This creates another question
What shall we do?
v. 37
Repent and be baptized v. 38
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What is true repentance?
1. Dictionary definition – Oxfordlanguages partnered with Google
Repent (verb) - feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin.
- view or think of (an action or omission) with deep regret or remorse.
Repentance (noun) - the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse.
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2. True repentance is a very deep, strong feeling
v. 37 “they were cut to the heart”
They were experiencing this deep emotion
What shall we do?
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3. Peter calls them to action
Repent and be baptized
Uses a stronger word than we have in English
metanoeó
metá, "changed after being with"
noiéō, "think" – properly, "think differently after," "after a change of mind"
to repent (literally, "think differently afterwards").
Feeling so strong that it results in a change of behavior
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III.
Change in thought and behavior
1. Turning to Jesus v. 38-39
They will receive forgiveness of your sins
Gift of the Holy Spirit
This promise is for you and for your children
All who are far off
Everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself
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2. Turn away from evil v. 40 (world)
Crooked generation
The common thought of the times
3.
About 3000 took action that day v. 41
Received Peter’s message
Were baptized
Joined the church
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Invitation
What action should you take?
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