CONVICTION OF SIN
Before one can truly repent, he must have an understanding and
acknowledgment that he is guilty of sin (Romans 3:23; 5:12).
1 John 3:4 - The law is God’s Word. Whoso commiteth sin
transgresseth the law; therefore, they sin against God and deserve
the punishment of death (Psalm 51:4; Ezekiel 18:20).
• Romans 6:23
Unless a sinner repents he will stand condemned before God on the
judgment day and will be lost forever (Luke 13:3; Jude 15; Revelation
21:8).
God’s Word will reveal our sins to us as we study it. This knowledge
will bring conviction. Remember Acts 2:37, when the people heard
God’s Word they were pricked (convicted) in their heart. Another
experience that adds to conviction is God’s chastisements. He said in
Revelation 3:19 “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous
therefore, and repent.” Conviction of sin may bring an
uncomfortable feeling of shame and guilt, but if this is followed by
true repentance, it will lead to great rejoicing!
There must be feelings of deep sorrow, regret and remorse over sin
when a person truly repents. One should not sorrow for personal
hardship brought on by sin, but rather remorse over the hurt he has
caused a loving, forgiving God.
• II Corinthians 7:9,10.
• Joel 2:12; Psalm 34:18
Read what the Prodigal son had to say in Luke 15:18. If a sinner is
willing to repent, God is willing to forgive him of his sins (Acts 3:19).
Psalm 51:1- The first thing David prayed for was mercy. Divine
forgiveness is not based upon how good we are but on the love and
mercy of God. “...While we were yet sinners, Christ died for
us.” (Romans 5:8). Luke 18:13 - In approaching God, we must cast
ourselves without reservation (not holding back) upon His mercy.
#2 GODLY SORROW
#3 WILL TO REPENT
#4 PLEAD FOR MERCY
Before one can truly repent, he must have an understanding and
acknowledgment that he is guilty of sin (Romans 3:23; 5:12).
1 John 3:4 - The law is God’s Word. Whoso commiteth sin
transgresseth the law; therefore, they sin against God and deserve
the punishment of death (Psalm 51:4; Ezekiel 18:20).
• Romans 6:23
Unless a sinner repents he will stand condemned before God on the
judgment day and will be lost forever (Luke 13:3; Jude 15; Revelation
21:8).
God’s Word will reveal our sins to us as we study it. This knowledge
will bring conviction. Remember Acts 2:37, when the people heard
God’s Word they were pricked (convicted) in their heart. Another
experience that adds to conviction is God’s chastisements. He said in
Revelation 3:19 “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous
therefore, and repent.” Conviction of sin may bring an
uncomfortable feeling of shame and guilt, but if this is followed by
true repentance, it will lead to great rejoicing!
There must be feelings of deep sorrow, regret and remorse over sin
when a person truly repents. One should not sorrow for personal
hardship brought on by sin, but rather remorse over the hurt he has
caused a loving, forgiving God.
• II Corinthians 7:9,10.
• Joel 2:12; Psalm 34:18
Read what the Prodigal son had to say in Luke 15:18. If a sinner is
willing to repent, God is willing to forgive him of his sins (Acts 3:19).
Psalm 51:1- The first thing David prayed for was mercy. Divine
forgiveness is not based upon how good we are but on the love and
mercy of God. “...While we were yet sinners, Christ died for
us.” (Romans 5:8). Luke 18:13 - In approaching God, we must cast
ourselves without reservation (not holding back) upon His mercy.
#2 GODLY SORROW
#3 WILL TO REPENT
#4 PLEAD FOR MERCY
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