Repentance and Remission

Preview: A lesson on the need for the recognition of our sins and the process of forgiveness.


Scripture Reading: Acts 3:1-21.

Memory Verse: Luke 24:47.

1. Do we find in the foregoing Scriptures that it is impossible to be converted (reconciled to God) without repenting? Discuss.
2. Who needs to repent? Romans 3:9-10, Romans 3:23, I John 1:8-10, Luke 5:32.
Note: Since all of us have sinned all must repent.
3. What hope is offered to a repenting sinner? I John 2:1-2.
4. How will true repentance affect our relationship with God? I John 2:3-7.
5. By what method does God convict us of sin? Romans 3:20, Romans 7:7, John 16:7-8,  John 16:13.
Note: The Law is like a mirror that reflects our image. It shows us our sin. We can see the contrast between our lives and the perfect example of Jesus, but it takes the indwelling Holy Spirit to bring us to repentance.
6. Does being sorry for our sin always mean that we have repented? Why not? II Corinthians 7:9-10.
Note: All sorrow does not lead to repentance. Many times the transgressor is sorry that his action has hurt himself or others. He may just be sorry that he got caught and punished but still not come to God through repentance.
7. What happens when true repentance comes with godly sorrow? Acts 2:36-38, Acts 2:41-42.
Note: Genuine repentance compels us to seek to make things right. It spurs us to action.
8. What connection does faith have to repentance? Mark 1:14-15, Hebrews 11:6.
Note: Unless we believe that the Word of God is truth, we will never repent.
9. What was David’s prayer when he realized his sinful condition? Psalm 51:1-13.
10. Whose goodness is it through that we are able to come to repentance? Romans 2:4, II Peter 3:9-14.
Note: Repentance follows godly sorrow. We know what sin is by the law, but only the love and mercy of God can convict and convert us to repentance. Let us listen to His Holy Spirit for guidance if we want to be heirs of His Kingdom. See Isaiah 30:15-21.