The Positive, Present Power of Repentance

Follow Along with the Message

You will get a Second Chance.   "He is slow to anger, abounding in lovingkindness and truth."--Exodus 34:6

Repentance--meta "again, later."  noia--"to think."   To think again, reconsider.  "The angels rejoice when a sinner repents."--Luke 15:10

Regret, remorse--meta "again, later."  melei--"to care."  Heart change

Second-hand Saints.  All of us.

FAMILY BUSINESS

     "I must be about My Father's business."--Luke 2:49

     Everyone works.  Everyone benefits.

     "In the presence of hard work, some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing

SINNERS ALL

     "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."--Romans 3:23

     One is insubordinate.  The other insincere.

     John the Baptist's call to Israel.

TODAY IS ALL THAT COUNTS

     "When a righteous man turns away from his righteousness, commits injustice and does all the abominations the wicked person does. . .all his righteous deeds . . .will not be remembered. . .he will die. . .Again, when a wicked man turns away from his wickedness which he has committed and practices justice and righteousness, he will save his life."--Ezekiel 18:24, 27

     "Tomorrow is the day that idle men work and fools repent."--Edward Young

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The true wisdom is ancient and strong.

"For thus the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said, 'In repentance and rest you will be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength.' "--Isaiah 30:15