2 Cor. 7:8-10 - The Blessing of Repentance

The Blessing of Repentance

2 Cor. 7:8-10

What is Repentance?

- Change of heart/change of action

- The flip side of faith (Acts 20:21)

- Gift of God (2 Tim. 2:25)

- Initial and Ongoing (1 John 1:9)

- Heart/Mind/Will (Job 42:5-6, Psalm 32:5, Matt. 3:8)

Why Practice Repentance?

- Those who don’t repent do not know Jesus and are destined for God's wrath. (Luke 13:3, 5)

- Those who don't repent don't grow in holiness. (2 Cor. 7:10)

- Those who don't repent open themselves up to depression. (Psalm 32:3-4)

- Those who don’t repent lose the joy of salvation. (Psalm 51:12)

- Those who don’t repent do not impact the world for Jesus. (Rev. 2:5)

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