TITLE: Five R's of Repentance

TEXT: 2 Corinthians 7:10

PROPOSITION: There are five steps involved in repentance.

QUESTION: How?

KEY WORD: Steps

Introduction:

1. Repentance is commanded

2. Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38

3. But what does this include?

4. What is involved in repentance?

Recognition of Sin

1. Perhaps the hardest part – admit that we have sinned

2. As long as we fail to see our sin – we will not repent

3. We must be aware of sin – eternity – heaven and hell

Remorse – Grieving over our sins

1. There must be sorrow, regret

2. Godly sorrow leads to repentance – 2 Corinthians 7:10

Resolve to make a change

1. Repent – from Greek word meaning – to change one's mind

2. Determine a new course of action, a change of direction

3. Repentance begins with – a decision, a choice

Reformation – Doing things different from the past

1. One can not repent and keep living the same lifestyle

2. John 12:42-43 – Many believed – but did not change

3. Isaiah 55:7 – Let the wicked forsake his ways

4. Matthew 3:8 – Bring forth fruits worthy of repentance

Restitution where possible

1. To fully repent we must restore as much as we can

2. Some sins – not possible to “undo” them

3. Where we can – we must restore, replace

A Biblical Example – Luke 15 – Prodigal Son

1. Recognition – He came to himself (17)

2. Remorse – I have sinned against heaven (18)

3. Resolve – I will arise and go to my father (18)

4. Reformation – He arose and went (18)

5. Restitution – I am not worthy to be a son (21) [restore relationship]