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Repentance

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  • J. I. Packer

Repentance describes the change that happens in the believer that leads to living a new life. This article explains it.

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Fasting for a Spiritual Purpose

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  • Sipke Alserda

The spiritual purpose of fasting is about your relationship with the Lord. Fasting should be a sign of humility with repentance and dependence on the Lord. The practice of fasting may be both a personal or congregational humbleness and lowliness before the Lord. Read more about godly fasting.

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Ten Things You Should Know about Repentance

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  • Sam Storms

What is repentance? How do you know if you have repented? This article explains ten things you should know about repentance, including the matters of conviction of sin, confessing sin, a sense of remorse, worldly repentance, and divine discipline.

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Conversion

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  • Gerald R. Procee

Conversion is turning from sin to God. This article explains the biblical grounds for repentance and the three characteristics of repentance. 

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Practical Aspects of Repentance

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  • Gerald R. Procee

True repentance is rooted in the gospel and it is a life long process. This article explains things we are to repent from and the fruits of repentance.

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Repentance

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  • K. Hoefnagel

What is repentance? This article explains the source, nature, fruits, and goal of repentance.

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"Superficial Believism"

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  • Paul Kenyon

What is the danger facing the church today? It is the danger of superficial believism. What is that? It is calling people to faith without calling them to repentance. This article explains this by looking at the relationship between faith and repentance.

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What it Means to Repent

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  • L. Nelson Bell

What is true repentance? This article explains characteristics of repentance. 

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Taking Back Christianese #1: "The Christian Life Is All about Being Transparent and Vulnerable"

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  • Michael J. Kruger

Should transparency or vulnerability be a defining characteristic of a believer? This article considers why people say, "The Christian life is all about being transparent and vulnerable," and how it is helpful when shunning hypocrisy, yet unhelpful when it creates a culture that is more about authenticity than repentance.

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Sin in the Christian and a Second Repentance

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  • C. Harinck

When the early church referred to "second repentance," it wanted to convey that the Christian life is one of repentance. This article explains why this is so.

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A Twofold Sorrow

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Repentance is present only when there is true sorrow over sin. From 2 Corinthians 7:10 this article explains the difference between godly sorrow for sin and worldly sorrow.

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What Is a Biblical Conversion?

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  • C. Vogelaar

This article explains conversion, including the elements that are essential to conversion: conviction, faith, and repentance.

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Six Principles for Repentance

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  • Ron Allchin

This is an article discussing repentance, and the various principles undergirding it. It stresses the need for confession, facing the pain that the sin has caused others, asking forgiveness, and remaining accountable.

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What Is Real Repentance?

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  • Leah Baugh

What is repentance? This article explains the meaning and the fruits of repentance.

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How Repentance Leads to Christ-Centred Joy

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  • David E. Prince

This article explains the difference between vain responses to guilt that avoid gospel repentance, and responses that form a pattern of gospel repentance.

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Repentance and Lament

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  • Marva J. Dawn

This article explains that recognition of our sinfulness and the consequent repentance are essential parts of our praise in worship. We need to have enough of an understanding of God in order to lament about the darkness in our lives. And when we encounter God in his fullness, our desperation can be turned to gratitude.

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The Knowledge of God and of Ourselves

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  • James Clark

From Job 42:5-6 this article shows how a deeper knowledge of God leads to a deeper knowledge of ourselves, and how this leads to a life of repentance and humility.

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Four Anchors of Repentance

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  • Jake Ledet

What should drive biblical repentance? There are four foundational aspects of repentance: it is from God, is centred on God, produces life-giving joy, and should be sought in community

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Evangelization through Repentance

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  • Sean Nolan

Falling into sin may be viewed as weakening your Christian witness. However, are you aware that your repentance is also evangelism? This article explains how repentance is a form of witnessing.

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Repentance – The Missing Note in Today's Preaching

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  • Conrad Mbewe

Preaching today often lacks a call to repentance. This article explains why and explains the fruits of preaching repentance based on Scripture.

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Jesus and the Repentance of E. P. Sanders

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  • Bruce D. Chilton

This essay describes the view of E. P. Sanders with respect to Jesus Christ and repentance, and that description leads to the identification of a problem within Sander's view. Sanders argues that Jesus offered the kingdom of heaven to the wicked without repentance. The article analyzes how this problematic view arose.

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Luke 13:1-5 – Christ’s Urgent Call to Repentance

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  • Bartel Elshout

From Luke 13:1-5 this article shows that all people are faced by an urgent call to repentance.

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Running a Different Race

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  • Tom Aiken

From Numbers 5, this article shows that repentance is characterized by confession, restitution, and atonement.

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James, Soteriology, and Synergism

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  • Alexander E. Stewart

This article wants to investigate several ways in which the letter of James describes the necessary human response to the saving initiative of God. It starts with a study of James 2:14-26 and continues by looking at the soteriological language throughout the book: repentance and humility, love and mercy, and perseverance and patience.

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2 Corinthians 7:9-11 – Five Ways to Discern True and False Repentance

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  • Jesse Johnson

This article discusses the difference between true and false repentance, as the apostle Paul discusses it in 2 Corinthians 7:9-11.

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The Order of Application

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  • John Murray

What is the order of the application of redemption? The article deals with this question and establishes the order of salvation: calling, regeneration, faith and repentance, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance, and glorification.

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God Glorified in Conversion

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  • Roger R. Nicole

What processes are involved in conversion? The author reflects on this subject of conversion, paying particular attention to the place and nature of saving faith and repentance unto life.

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Four Lies That Keep Us from Jesus

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  • Joe Thorn

What can keep you from repenting and coming to Jesus? This article points to four lies that can keep you from repentance, and all have to do with how you think about your sins.

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The Difference between True and Counterfeit Repentance

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  • John Colquhoun

This article addresses a number errors that people associate with repentance. These include the proper understanding of one's sinfulness and God's perfect justification through Jesus Christ.

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Repentance

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  • Arthur W. Pink

In detail, the author discusses the subject of repentance and includes in the discussion the necessity, nature, implications, and fruits of repentance.

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I Can't Repent

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  • I. S. Spencer

This article demonstrates through the narration of an incident in the life of a preacher that a sinner cannot come to repentance and conversion except by the conviction of the Holy Spirit.

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Evangelistic Malpractice

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  • William MacDonald

This article identifies a number of unbiblical approaches to evangelistic ministry. These include the omission of the aspects of repentance from sin and the lordship of Christ, the hiding of the terms of discipleship, and the salesmanship techniques employed in bringing people to confess faith in Christ.

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Doctrinal Content of the Message of Evangelism

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  • Ernest C. Reisinger

This article discusses what the author calls "the doctrinal content of the message of evangelism," with the discussion based on Luke 26:46-48. The author lists the points of this doctrinal content as (1) the necessity of the cross, (2) the resurrection, and (3) repentance and remission of sins.

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Faith and Repentance: Which Comes First?

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  • Sinclair B. Ferguson

When the gospel is preached, which response comes first, faith or repentance? This article weighs in, revealing that each implies the other.

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Four Key Principles of Repentance

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  • Tim Challies

Repentance is part of the joyful duty of putting sin to death and coming alive to righteousness. This article discusses four principles for repenting of sin.

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What Is Repentance?

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  • Derek Prime

What is repentance and why is it necessary? This article defines repentance and shows the necessity of it, its nature, characteristics, motives, and evidences.

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Luke 15:11-32 – Repentance and Conflict in the Parable of the Lost Son

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  • Greg Forbes

There is a continued disagreement over the interpretation of the parable of the lost son in Luke 15:11-32. In particular, there is disagreement as to whether the first section deals with the theme of repentance or not. Another point of disagreement is whether in the second part the elder son serves as a referent for the Jewish religious leaders. Forbes wants to analyze the story, keeping these two issues in mind.

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Responding to a Holy God

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  • J. C. Poole

Has the church not lost repentance as one of the most important parts of its piety? This article addresses the question by briefly looking back to King David's life.

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Repentance and Faith

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  • Jason P. Van Vliet

The regeneration wrought by the Holy Spirit should result in repentance and faith. What are repentance and faith? This article explains the two.

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Soteriology in the Gospel of John

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  • George Allen Turner

This article explores different aspects of the doctrine of salvation in the Gospel of John. Aspects considered include the role of repentance, incarnation, and vicarious atonement.

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Repentance

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  • Thomas Watson

Repentance is proved by one's attitude to sin. This article shows how true repentance relates to sin.

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Phoney Repentance, Abundant Mercy

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  • Roger Ellsworth

If true repentance will always show itself in a change of attitude and behaviour, then phoney repentance is the opposite. This article uses Ahab as an example of superficial repentance, to shows what true repentance is.

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Calling and Repentance

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  • Abraham Kuyper

This article explains the relationship between regeneration, calling, and repentance. How do these three work in bringing man to salvation? This question the article answers.

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Repentance – Natural, Legal, or Evangelical?

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  • John Colquhoun

What is genuine repentance? This article answers this question by showing the difference between natural, legal, and evangelistic repentance.

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Repenting Always

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  • James Montgomery Boice

The only way to avoid the trap of self-righteousness is to always remember that the entirety of the Christian life is that of repentance. This article will explain.

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Restoring Love

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  • W. Duncan Rankin

The article deals with what kind of attitude believers in the church should have toward sexual sins. It also touches on the importance of bringing those who have been caught in such sins to repentance and restoration in Christ.

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Determined to Forgive

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  • Peter H. Holtvluwer

God forgives us, and likewise we must imitate God by forgiving one another. We must be eager to forgive. But what if there is no repentance? Can reconciliation then still take place?

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True Repentance

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  • Ken Wimer

Repentance is essential, since without it we will all perish. Repentance is the center of gospel preaching. This article shows what true repentance involves.

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Regeneration

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  • Andrew Johnson

Regeneration is the work of God through the Holy Spirit which gives life to the sinner. It's fruits are purification, repentance and faith, and Christlikeness.

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Repent!

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  • W. Vander Jagt

This article looks at Luther and the sacrament of penance, indulgences, and repentance. 

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What is a Christian?

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  • Jack Sin

A Christian is one who has come to trust Christ as the only Saviour, showing this by a life of repentance which is motivated by the work of the Holy Spirit, and living in fellowship with other believers.

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How Jeremiah Leans on Deuteronomy

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  • Scott Redd

This article shows the relationship between the book of Jeremiah and Deuteronomy, describing how the book of Deuteronomy influenced Jeremiah's preaching of repentance.

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The New Members Class Outline: Confessing Christ - The Bible, The Basis of Our Confession

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  • David James

This article provides an outline of the book Confessing Christ by Calvin Knox Cummings, including some notes on the Bible, Christ, repentance, faith, and the Christian life.

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The Triangle of Marriage

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article is about the third party in marriage - God - and the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with God in your marriage. This article also discusses conflict, repentance, and forgiveness in marriage.

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You Should Not Always Forgive

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  • Bas Luiten

Should Christians always forgive? Even if there is no remorse? This article on reconciliation between people looks at the way God forgives, true repentance, liberation of guilt, being predisposed to forgive, and cheap grace.

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Comfort for Christ's Sheep

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  • Peter G. Feenstra

This article is about comfort in Scripture and in our lives. It also shows the importance of repentance for comfort.

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Repentance Is Imperative

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article shows the basics of repentance, especially from the viewpoint of Romans 6, Colossians 3, and Lord's Day 33 of the Heidelberg Catechism.

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Sorrow, Regret and Repentance

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  • Gary Fisher

This article is about sin and sincere sorrow and regret. Real repentance is also discussed.

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Luke 17:32 – Don't Look Back

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  • Jack de Jong

This article on Luke 17:32 is about salvation and judgment, double-minded and radical repentance, and the desires of the world.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 15:5 and 6 (Part two)

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  • Chad van Dixhoorn

This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 15:5 and 6 is about faith, forgiveness and repentance.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 15:3 and 4 (Part two)

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  • Chad van Dixhoorn

This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 15:3 and 4 is about repentance and salvation.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 15:1 and 2

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  • Chad van Dixhoorn

This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 15:1 and 2 is about repentance and faith.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 15:5 and 6 (Part one)

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  • Chad van Dixhoorn

This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 15:5 and 6 is about faith and repentance.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 15:3 and 4 (Part one)

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  • Chad van Dixhoorn

This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 15:3 and 4 is about repentance.

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Repentance

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  • Clarence Bouwman

The Canons of Dort show that real repentance means that we know we are weak, that we grieve over our sins and that we seek Christ for new life.

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Preaching is a Serious Matter

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  • James Edward McGoldrick

This article is about preaching and repentance. The author looks at the example of John the Baptist.

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National Repentance Needed: Ezra's Example

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  • Joel R. Beeke

This article is about Ezra 9 and the need for repentance in our society today.

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Thesis #1: Repent

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  • Reuben Bredenhof

This article is about the first of Luther's 95 theses: repentance. Instead of indulgences, forgiveness of sins starts with repentance.

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Jeremiah 3:8 - Lessons for Unfaithful Judah

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  • Dirk M. Boersma

This article on Jeremiah 3:8 is about repentance and listening to the warnings against sin.

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Luke 23:28 - Mere Sentimentalism

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  • John E. Ludwig

This article on Luke 23:28 is about the emotions and the suffering of Christ, and the importance of knowledge of Christ for true repentance.

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Matthew 5:4 - Faithful Mourning

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  • Chris Bosch

This article on Matthew 5:4 looks at mourning and repentance.

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Again: So Many Accidents! Why?

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  • Jakob Geertsema

This article is about accidents and the punishment for specific sins. The author also discusses the purpose of God with suffering, accidents as a call for repentance, and self-examination in times of world disasters.

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Matthew 3:10-14 - What then Shall We Do?

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  • J. Mulder

This article on Matthew 3:10-14 is about change and repentance.

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When God’s Will is that His Will Not Be Done

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  • John Piper

It is a real danger that we sin so long and so grievously that the Lord will not grant repentance?

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