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Matthew 6:9-15INTRO. THE IMPORTANCE THE BIBLE PLACES ON THIS SUBJECT t. John the Baptist preached repentance-Matthew 3:2 2.Jesus Christ preached repentance- Matthew 4:17 3. Peter preached repentance- Acts 2:38 4. Paul on Mars Hill preached repentance-Acts 17:305.Our Lord commands the believer to proclaim repentance- Luke 24:47 I. THE COMMENCEMENT OF REPENTANCE 1.Dependance on the Word of the ScripturesRomans 7:9 2. Dependance of the Work of the Spirit- Acts 2:37II. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF REPENTANCE 1. Brings the Revelation of Self- Isaiah 1:6 2. Brings the Resignation of Self efforts- Isaiah 64:6III. THE COMPANY WTTH REPENTANCE 1. A Clean Break with Sin- Symbolized by Baptism 2. A Clean Being for Service- Gives a bold stand forChristIV. THE CONSOLATION OF REPENTANCE 1. It Witnesses our Relationship- An inside witness that we are saved through Christ's death2. It Witnesses our Responsibilities- Threefold (1) Fellowship (2) Faithfulness (3) Fruitfulness V. THE COMMAND OF REPENTANCE 1. It is a Universal Command- Acts 17:30 2. It is an Ultimate Command- Luke 13:3,5
CONCL. THE CONSEOUENCE WITHOUT REPENTANCE 1. For the Sinner- Destruction- Luke 13:3 2. For the Saint- Denial- Psalm 66:18 SERMON FROM PASTOR BOB DAUGHERTY |
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