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Introduction
Greetings…
Last week, we looked again at the topics of the three previous sermons on God’s plan of salvation.
Salvation by Grace.
Salvation by Study.
Salvation by Belief, Faith, & Faithfulness.
Because our God is a God of logic and reason (Isaiah 1:18) and not of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33) it makes since that “his plan” is one of logical progression.
When we believe God exists (Romans 1:19-20) and then study his word to learn more about, it creates a trust or faith in our God (Romans 10:17).
This faith or trust logically leads us to desire to follow him whom we trust and love (John 14:15).
However, as we study about God and his love and righteousness, we discover something about ourselves.
We are full of unrighteousness and are in fact, dead in our trespasses or sins (Ephesians 2:1), in need of repentance.
But what is repentance exactly?
This morning we are going to examine “Salvation By Repentance” and determine what is needed to properly repent unto salvation.
So, with that in mind, let’s examine our lesson today.
What Is Repentance?
Understanding Our Sin.
We cannot begin to repent if we don’t understand what sin is and that we are “living in it.”
Far too many people go throughout their life feeling like they are fine in the sight of God because they don’t grasp (a) what sin is and (b) the damage it truly does to them.
What is sin and why is it a problem
Sin, simply put, is the breaking of God’s law.
Why is it so wrong to “break God’s law or sin?”
Sin “singular” leaves us separated from God.
Sin “singular,” leaves us spiritually dead.
Sin “singular” leaves us separated from God eternally.
When we “understand our sin” this should lead us to…
Godly Grief.
Worldly grief and godly grief are two different things.
Worldly grief is based on a love for the physical.
Godly grief is based on a love for God.
The Greek word “grief” here is translated a number of ways and gives us an idea of the meaning.
Godly grief or sorrow is a pain we feel after realizing we have sinned against our Creator and Father.
This godly grief, as the apostle Paul pointed out, leads to repentance.
Thus, repentance begins with “godly grief” which leads to a…
Change Of Mind.
In other words, we stop focusing on the things of this world and turn our attention to the things of our God.
When we change our mind to those things that are above, we will naturally or logically…
Change Our Behavior.
Simply put, we will strive our hardest to “turn from our evil ways i.e., sin” and live a “faithful life.”
Summary
So, repentance is understanding sin and the damage it does to our soul.
That “understanding” should lead to us being “grieved” at the fact that we have hurt our Creator in such a way.
That “grief” should lead us to a “change of mind” that focus not on ourselves but on God.
That “change of mind” should then lead us to a “change in our behavior” that seeks to love God by keeping his word and making it a part of who we are.
All of this is needed and necessary for salvation but there is something else God says we must consider before change our mind or change our behavior.
What is that, we must…
Count The Cost
Repentance Leads To Discipleship.
Many focus their repentance on what sin is “doing to them” and then how their sin effects their God.
Why do I point this out, because up to the point of repentance one hasn’t actually started the “faithful” walk.
They haven’t made the commitment to “turn their life over to God and become his disciple.
Repentance, therefore, needs an understanding of discipleship so…
Discipleship of God is, in its most basic meaning, “a follower of God.”
One who decides to follow God the Father, Son, and Spirit wherever they tell them to go.
This is why Jesus said everyone needs to count the cost of discipleship before they commit to being his disciple.
Summary
Repentance cannot actually take place without and understanding of what becoming a disciple means.
It means one is willing to give up everything for God.
It means one is willing to give up family, friends, loved ones, jobs, and even one’s own life to follow Christ.
Conclusion
Salvation By Repentance isn’t saying “I’m sorry” to God.
It is making a conscience decision to turn from a life lived away from God to a life lived in the service of God and that decision isn’t based on ignorance but has the one repenting going into it “with eyes wide open.”
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