LESSON II: THE TRUE REPENTANCE

The Senior Pastor Raphael Kitine

TO DAY'S SERVICE AT IRINGA CENTRAL CHURCH, 16 Feb 2020

LESSON II: THE TRUE REPENTANCE

LESSON’S SCRIPTURES: Amo 5:21-23; Mt 3:1-17; Jn 1:1-10.

MAIN SCRIPTURE: Rom 6:12

“Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof…”

I. INTRODUCTION:

i. Meaning of the word REPENTANCE

 It is a special spiritual and faith act that a sinner does in asking forgiveness before God.

 It is the confession of the mouth of the sinner to God. Isa 43:25.

 It is a true decision in the heart that regrets to give up sin.2 Cor 7:10; Prov 28:13.

ii. Reasons for learning this lesson

 To help the disciple of Jesus Christ to recognize the difference between true and false repentance

 To make a believer live a truly repentant life

iii. The importance of true repentance

 It reveals a humble and honest heart.

 It is a gateway to our own healing. (Spiritually, Physically, Economically and intellectually)

 It helps us to grow in maturity.

 It is a great weapon against our enemy's tactics

 It builds our relationship with God

II. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRUE AND FALSE REPENTANCE

i. True repentance has no regrets of being separated from sin; false repentance does. 2Cor7:10

 Because through true repentance God gives us a clear view of sin, so we do not regret losing it

 False repentance is characterized by a continual longing for the “old life.”

 Although a person may have made certain external changes in their life, their heart is continually drawn back to the sins.

 Jesus said, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God” Lk 9:62

ii. True repentance hates sin; false repentance hates the consequences of sin. Jn3:20-21

 True repentance is often characterized by a godly anger about the terrible nature of sin.

 False repentance does not make a person hate sin, but hate the effects of sin

iii. True repentance accepts godly counsel and accountability; false repentance avoids accountability.

 A genuinely repentant person will accept consequences.

 These may include losing the trust of others, relinquishing a position of authority, or submitting to worldly authorities such as law enforcement.

 False repentance is often characterized by a resentment for authority and a confidence in one’s own abilities to live a holy life

III. CONCLUSION

i. Romans 6:12 “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof…”

ii. Proverbs 28:13