“But, I Said I’m Sorry”
II Cor. 7:8-13
Question: What is true repentance?
1. What Repentance Means
- OT – Change of direction
- NT – Change of mind
2. What Repentance Involves – II Cor. 7:8-13
- Repentance is first of all a work of God
- Sorrow over the sin - :9-10
- Turning away from the sin - :10-11
- Attempting to repair the damage of the sin - :11
- Living in grace and forgiveness after the sin - :12-13
3. What Repentance Does
- Allows us to respond to God’s gift of salvation
- Shows that our understanding of God’s nature is growing
- Shows that our understanding of God’s grace is growing
- Shows that our hearts have truly been transformed
Repentance is a change of mind that results in a change in conduct
