A.) Why does God require us to repent?
Because without
repentance there is no salvation
What does the act of repentance involve?
B.) Why is
repentance is a daily obligation?
1.) Believers are called to live by the Word of God which requires us each
day
to turn away from sin and turn to God
2.) What if a believer sins?
The answer
is found in 1 John 1:19 and Proverbs 28:13
3.)
Once we confess our sins the Lord promises forgiveness and cleansing.
C.) Without repentance there can be no restitution, why?
D.)
Restitution involves what?
1.)
If you read Exodus Chapter 21 through Chapter 22
verse 15 you will see that
God
required His believers to practice the act of restitution. Restitution is again
referred to in Proverbs 6:30-31 and Luke 3:7-14 and Luke 19:8-9, Take the time to read these verses.
2.)
If you read Matthew 5:23-24 you see that Jesus called
us to make restitution with those we have offended before we come to worship God?
E.) Why is restitution such an important part of repentance?
Restitution sets believers apart and
shows others that as believers we are truly sorry for
those wrongs we have committed against
others.
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