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Repentance
(Mark 1:14-15)

Introduction:

        1.    This morning we studied a number of statements that were made in connection with the
               establishment of God's kingdom.

        2.    In Mark 1:15 Jesus made one such statement -- He said that the kingdom was "at hand."
        3.    This evening we are concentrating on a command that Jesus gave as He announced that
               the kingdom would soon be established -- "repentance."


Discussion:

I.                   JESUS  EMPHASIZED  REPENTANCE  THROUGHOUT  HIS  MINISTRY

        A.   We have seen from Mark 1:15 that Jesus called upon people to repent as He began His ministry.
        B.   In Mark 2:17 Jesus said that He came to call "sinners to repentance."
        C.   Jesus included repentance in His Great Commission (Luke 24:46-47).

II.                WHAT  IS  REPENTANCE?

        A.   Repent: "to change the mind"
               1.    The Bible teaches that God repented on a number of occasions.
                      a.     Examples:
                              1)    (1 Samuel 15:11)  "It repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be king."
                              2)    (Jonah 3:10) "And God repented of the evil, that He had said that He would do
                                      unto them; and He did it not."

                      b.     What did God do when He repented? (He changed His mind)
               2.    (Luke 15:17) The prodigal son repented "when he came to himself."
               3.    Repentance is a change of mind; however, . . .
        B.   The fruit of repentance is a change of life.
               1.    (Matthew 3:7-8) John said to the Pharisees and Sadducees who came to his baptism,
               "Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance."

               2.    (Acts 3:19) Peter said, "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be
                      blotted out."

        C.   Repentance is much more than being sorry for something we have done -- it is a change of mind
               that results in a change of life (Matthew 21:28-32).


III.             WHO  IS  REQUIRED  TO  REPENT?

        A.   Everyone (2 Peter 3:9 -- The Lord is "not willing that any should perish, but that all
               should come to repentance"
).
        B.   To be more specific,:
               1.    non-Christians must repent in order to be saved (Acts 2:38)
               2.    Christians must repent when we sin (Acts 8:22).
        C.   According to Jesus, everyone who fails to repent will perish (Luke 13:3, 5).

IV.            CERTAIN  FACTORS  SHOULD  MOTIVATE  US  TO REPENT,  INCLUDING:

        A.   the goodness of God (Romans 2:4)
        B.   judgment to come (Acts 17:30-31)
        C.  godly sorrow for sin (2 Corinthians 7:10).

Conclusion:

        1.    We began our lesson by showing how Jesus commanded repentance when He announced
               that the kingdom of God was near.

        2.    We have shown from the Scriptures that repentance is a requirement for:
               a.    entering God's kingdom
               b.    remaining in God's kingdom.
        3.    Repentance is a challenge for some people because it requires humility and submission
               to God's will.

        4.    Being aware of sin and admitting sin are also required.
        5.    Nevertheless, when an individual repents,:
               a.    inner peace can be experienced
               b.    joy is experienced in heaven (Luke 15:10 -- "Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in
                      the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth"
).

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