Conversion & Calling, Student Workbook, SW01

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B. Repentance involves demonstrating a godly sorrow for sin .

1. David expresses this sorrow in Psalm 38.18.

2. In Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the publican in Luke 18.9-14 the tax gatherer reveals the posture of godly sorrow, and the result of it.

C. Repentance results in confessing and forsaking sin .

1. The prodigal son, Luke 15.18

2. The tax gatherer, Luke 18.13

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3. Confessing and forsaking of sin, Prov. 28.13

4. Turning from one’s wicked ways , Isa. 55.7

D. Repentance involves a turning to God in Christ from idolatry and futility .

1. Turning from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God, Acts 26.18

2. Turning to God from idols , 1 Thess. 1.9

E. Repentance as a movement leads to a desire for restitution and restoration .