3.3 Repentance                          

 

1. Who are called to repentance?
Luke 5:32 I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

 

2. What accompanies repentance and conversion?
Luke 24:47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

 

3. By what means is sin known?
Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in His sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

 

4. How many are sinners?
Romans 3:9 What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;

 

5. What do sinners bring upon themselves?
Ephesians 5:6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

 

6. Who awakens the soul to a sense of its sinful state?
John 16:7-8
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

 

7. What questions are fitting for those who are convicted of sin?
Acts 2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Acts 16:30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

 

8. What answers does God's Word give to these questions?
Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

 

9. What does the repentant sinner feel compelled to do?
Psalms 38:18 For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.

 

10. What does godly sorrow lead to?
2 Corinthians 7:10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

 

11. What does the sorrow of the world accomplish?
2 Corinthians 7:10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

 

12. How did John the Baptist say to the Pharisees and Sadducees when he saw them coming to be baptized by him?
Matthew 3:7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

 

13. What did he tell them to do?
Matthew 3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

 

14. When God sent a warning to the Ninevites, how did show their repentance, and what was the result?
Jonah 3:10 And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that He had said that He would do unto them; and He did it not.

 

15. What leads sinners to repentance and conversion?
Romans 2:4 Or despisest thou the riches of His goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?