A Crash Course in Repentance & Faith
Spiritual maturity assumes we have dispelled the myths about how one becomes a Christian and that we have mastered the truth about biblical repentance & faith.
Repentance
Avoiding THE Biggest Misunderstanding of All
While passages of Scripture sometimes appear to support “works salvation” it is essential to know that good works that accompany salvation come after real repentance & faith.
God’s Strategic Use of His Incredible Grace
We must be vigilant and examine ourselves regarding our obedience because God’s current blessings may be his grace that is intended to lead us to repentance!
Understanding God’s Short-Term Response to Sin
We must understand that God temporarily tolerates (co-exists) with sin and allows people to plow headlong into increasing sin until the day of judgment; this does not reflect a lack of power on God’s part, but only patience and grace until his coming.
Understanding God-Induced Repentance & Faith
One becomes a Christian when God works in one his genuine repentance (turning from sin) and his authentic faith (trusting in Christ).
Avoiding the High Costs of Selfishness
We must learn to decipher whether a painful experience is God’s discipline, if so, let’s quickly respond and be thankful for God’s loving correction.
Dealing with Guilt, Regret, & Other Bad Feelings
We must reject the feelings & effects of guilt once we are sure it has accomplished it divine intention!
Instructions for Sinners
When we sin we must quickly realize & humbly admit our affront to God’s goodness!
A Time for Severity
Sin is too costly to deal with gently. We must always deal with sin severely in our own lives.
Give It Up
Allow the kindness, sternness, and receptivity of God to lead you to forsake your convenient sins.
