REPENTANCE AND FAITH CFC SFL CHRISTIAN LIFE SEMINAR

REPENTANCE AND FAITH CFC SFL CHRISTIAN LIFE SEMINAR TALK THREE

The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel. Mark 1: 15

The Greek word for repentance is “metanoia, ” which literally means a change of mind.

Repentance is not just a simple confession but a change in direction.

Repentance means turning away from sin.

Repentance depends on an objective decision to accept only God’s righteousness into one’s life and reject anything not compatible with this

To repent, we need to admit that we have sin in our lives.

Exercise humility

Renounce sin

Ask for God’s forgiveness

Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation

There are specific sins we need to renounce.

INVOLVEMENT BY A CHRISTIAN TO NON-CHRISTIAN RELIGIONS

SPIRITUALISM AND OCCULT

SEXUAL WRONGDOINGS

SERIOUS CRIMES

DRUNKENNESS AND STONED ON DRUGS

Repentance only becomes complete after totally turning away from evil and accepting Jesus as Lord.

Faith is belief in the Good News of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock; If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. Revelations 3: 20

Faith is not just a feeling. We accept God’s word no matter how we feel.

Faith is not just wishful thinking.

Faith is not a blind leap.

Faith is accepting the new life God promised us.

Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household. Acts 16: 31

Accept the challenge to repent and believe in Jesus Christ.

REPENTANCE AND FAITH CFC SFL CHRISTIAN LIFE SEMINAR TALK THREE