Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? (Romans 2:4)
 

I. What Is Repentance?

    A. Joel 2:12, 13; Jeremiah 26:3.

    B. Repentance Is a 180 degree turn from sin to God.
 

II. The Benefits.

    Benefit # 1 - Forgiveness (Luke 17:3, 4; Acts 26:15-18; James 5:14-16).

    Benefit # 2 - Not Perishing (Luke 13:3-5; John 3:14-16).

    Benefit # 3 - Conversion and blotting out of sins (Acts 3:19; 2 Cor. 5:15-17; Isa. 43:25-26).

    Benefit # 4 - Receiving the Gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38).

    Benefit # 5 - Joy in Heaven (Luke 15:7-10).

    Benefit # 6 - Missing the wrath of God (Jonah 3:4-10; Rev. 2:16).

    Benefit # 7 - Knowing the Truth and Overcoming the Devil (1 Tim. 2:25-26; John 8:32). Deliverance.
 

III. How to Repent.

    A. Believe God's Word (Mark 1:15).

    B. Be sorry for your sins (2 Cor. 7:9-10; Proverbs 28:13).

    C. Acknowledge Christ's atoning death for you (Luke 24:46-47).

    D. Let your actions show your repentance (Acts 26:20; John 3:19-21).
 

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