The difference between a converted person and an unconverted person is not that one sins and the other does not, but that the one takes part in his cherished sins against a dreaded God, and the other takes part with a reconciled God against his hated sins.
– William Arnot
Repentance is appealing to the Love and Mercy of God.
Psalm 51:1
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ – by grace you have been saved.
– Ephesians 2:4-5
Men are greatly terrified at the multitude of their sins, but here is comfort – our God has a multitude of mercies. If our sins be in number as the hairs on our head, God’s mercies are as the stars of heaven.
– Charles Spurgeon
Repentance is brutal honesty and Confession of sin.
Psalm 51:3-6
Godly grief (sorrow) produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret.
– 2 Corinthians 7:10
Repentance is Pleading for the effects of God’s Mercy.
Psalm 51:7-12
FOUR THINGS HE SEEKS THE LORD FOR:
Repentance is Humble, Happy Resolve to Obey
God is Pleased with a Broken and Contrite Heart
Pastor Matt Surber continues our summer series through the book of Psalms. Today, we read Psalm 139 and talk about the relationship God has with us.
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Paul Stohler, of our teaching team, continues our summer series through the book of Psalms. Today, we read Psalm 121 and talk through the only source of hope in times of need.
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Pastor Matt Surber continues our summer series through the book of Psalms. Today, we read Psalm 119 and talk about the faithfulness of the Word of God over a lifetime.
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