LL NATIONS EVANGELISTIC WORLD OUTREACH (ANEW) (aka End time Global Soul Winners) Motto; Holiness The Law Of His House-Ezekiel 43;12 BIBLE STUDIES. TOPIC; REPENTANCE Text ;Luke 15;10;32 Definition; Repentance means a sudden and total change of mind.It involves regret and strong hatred for sin/evil.The word repentance has its origin from the Greek word metaneo-which means a complete change of heart/mind and purpose as a result of after knowledge .It is used to show true repentance,a change of mind and purpose and life,to which forgiveness of sin is promised by God .In an evangelical or christian sense repentance is actual hatred for sins. For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.2 Corinthians 7;10 Repentance involves the following; 1.True sense of ones sin and own guilt. 2.To take hold of or value Gods mercy in Christ. 3.An actual hatred for sin. 4.It involves turning around totally from sin to God. 5.It is a consistent effort to live holy and obey his commandments. TYPES OF REPENTANCE 1.True Repentance;Luke 15;10-32 (The prodigal son) 2.False Repentance; Matthew 27;3-10 (Judas-who betrayed Jesus) FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT TRUE REPENTANCE 1.Repentance is commanded to be preached ;Acts 13;24 2.Repentance must be preached to all (men and women);Luke24;47 3.Repentance is a gift from God;Acts 5;31 4.Repentance must be towards God through through unfailing faith in Christ. 5.God grants Repentance. CONDITIONS FOR TRUEREPENTANCE. 1.The person is conscious(aware) of his guilt of sin. Psalm 51;4,9 2.The person is aware ofthe pollution or deadly effects of sin. Psalm 51;5,7,10; Psalm 51;5-7 3.The person is conscious or aware of his helplessness(he cannot help himself).psalm 51;11,psalm109;21-26 4.He is honest and truthful of his sins. 5.He understands and values Gods mercy,grace and ability to deliver him from bondage of sin. psalm51;1,psalm130;1-4 BENEFITS OF REPENTANCE. 1.Repentance brings Gods mercy.Matthew 9;13,proverbs 28;13 2.Repentance brings forgiveness of sins. Mark1;4,1John1;9,Luke7;39-,50 3.Repentance brings divine Joy and gladness 2conrinthians7;13-15 4.Repentance causes Joy in heaven .Luke15;7,10 5.Repentance give Salvation and Eternal Life2Timothy 1;10,2Timothy 3;14-15,John5;39-40,1John5;11,12,20 6.Repentance brings full restoration.Luke 15;20-28 PRAYERFOCUS(POINTS) 1.Lord give me the grace to declare total hatred for sin. 2 Lord help my weaknesses and cause me to repent truly. 3.help me Lord to produce fruits of true repentance. Prayer of Faith Heavenly Father, I realise I have been a sinner; I committed these sins in ignorance, but now I have heard your word, I believe your word of deliverance and life. Today, I confess my sins and promise never to go back to them . Come into my heart (life) and save me unto eternity. Take absolute control of my life and glorify your name in me. I confess Jesus as my personal Lord and Saviour. Wash me with the Blood of Jesus, set me free and transfer my name from the book of death into the book of Life; with my heart I believe in your righteousness, and with my mouth I confess that I am saved by the blood of my Lord Jesus. Thank you for saving me in Jesus Mighty name- Amen. God bless as you study and meditate on the revelation of God’s word. I wish you heaven at last. Pastor martins Okonkwo
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