Summary: Repentance and Forgiveness – Episode #20<br> In This Episode...<br> 02:24 – Segment 1<br> <br> The branches start by discussing what is repentance.<br> We speak about changing our mind to realign our thoughts to God’s thoughts and move in that direction. How does this jive with Faith alone?<br> Is repentance a one time thing? The Christian life is a repenting life.<br> What about God repenting in the Old Testament? How does an unchanging God change His mind?,<br> <br> 11:06 – Segment 2<br> <br> How do repentance and forgiveness go together?<br> First, we talk about what repentance is not. Then, it starts with a heart overwhelmed by Godly sorrow.<br> Unless the spirit of God is present, there can’t be true repentance.<br> What if I repent and keep doing the same sin?<br> The heart condition is important for true repentance. That’s why repentance comes from God. An unbeliever can’t repent unless God regenerates.<br> <br> 24:41 – Segment 3<br> <br> How long does repentance take? Other sins, such as pride, can get in the way of repentance.<br> Church discipline is necessary because of unrepentant sin.<br> Thomas Watson calls repentance a spiritual medicine made up of six special ingredients.<br> <br> 28:49 – Segment 4<br> <br> We move onto forgiveness. No, 70 times 7 doesn’t mean you only have to forgive someone 490 times.<br> We discuss the different relationships in which we ask for forgiveness.<br> What are the responsibilities of the two people in a moment where forgiveness is being sought.<br> What is the person doesn’t ask for forgiveness.<br> A picture of what unforgiveness looks like is painted and how it contrasts.<br> John C. with the quote of the day, “The ultimate purpose of forgiveness is to heal the relationship.”<br> Forgiveness with non believers and does forgiveness mean putting yourself in a bad position?<br> A good picture of the forgiveness process is shown in Lysa TerKeurst’s relationship and divorce with her husband.<br> <br> Scripture Discussed in the Show<br> <br> Acts 2:38 Episode Verse<br> Ephesians 4<br> Matthew 6:14<br> 1 Corinthians 16:13-14<br> Matthew 5:23<br> <br> Resources We Mentioned in the Show<br> <br> ”Doctrine of Repentance” by Thomas Watson<br> <br> Visit us and give us a 'like' on our Facebook page!<br> Episode Length 44:53<br> Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!<br> <br> You can leave us a comment below!<br> <br> Thanks for listening!
