Conversion & Calling, Student Workbook, SW01

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C O N V E R S I O N A N D C A L L I N G

2. We are being delivered (present tense) from sin’s power through the Holy Spirit.

a. Phil. 2.12-13

b. Rom. 8.1-4

3. Ultimately, we will be delivered (future tense) from the very presence of sin at the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

a. John 14.1-4

b. 1 John 3.1-3

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II. The Word that Converts Effectively Leads Us to Metanoia , that is, to Repentance.

Biblical components of repentance:

A. Repentance involves a change of mind .

1. Matthew 21.28-29 shows this sense of repentance, of how the son changed his mind.

2. The prodigal son repented, he changed his mind and determined to return home to his father, Luke 15.17-18.

3. Peter charged the Jews at Pentecost to repent, to change their minds, and come to Jesus Christ, Acts 2.38.