Repentance: The Genuine Article (Part Five)

We recognize our need to change when we see, not necessarily how we are, but how we compare to and fall woefully short of the perfect righteousness of God.

What Is Repentance? (Part One)

Repentance has fallen out of favor in mainstream Christianity, yet neither genuine baptism nor remission of sins can occur until the individual repents.

Repentance: The Genuine Article (Part Four)

When we look back and realize what we have done, we are led to think deeply about our actions, which can lead us into changing our future actions.

Repentance and Righteousness (Part 1)

Nothing happens in our lives (including repentance) until God initiates it. A change of heart, by God's Holy Spirit, results in a total change of direction.

Repentance and Righteousness (Part 2)

Mechanically keeping the law is only the beginning of righteousness. By emphasizing principle, Christ came to magnify, not to destroy God's law.

The Fruit of Repentance

We may feel sorry or even guilty when we sin, but have we actually repented? The Scriptures show that true repentance produces these seven, distinct fruits.

Those Who Mourn

Worldly sorrow leads to death while godly sorrow leads to repentance and life. After godly repentance, sorrow is swallowed up in profound joy.

Matthew (Part Two)

True Self-Control

Self-control is the ability to focus our attention so that our decisions will not be directed by wrong thoughts. If we change our thoughts, we change our behavior.

Conversion: Turning to God

We are like new immigrants to the Kingdom of God; we still carry the traits of our countries of origin. We must take on the characteristics of God's nation.

Teaching Us to Think (Part One)

God is putting His children through a demanding educational program designed to teach godly values and impart spiritual maturity. Learning is hard work.

Teaching Us to Think (Part Two)

God instructs us to be living sacrifices. Too many drag this change out over decades, thereby self-limiting the process of sanctification.

'But I Say to You' (Part Two): Murder and Anger

Murder originates in the heart. Nothing from the outside defiles a man but originates in the heart governed by carnal human nature.