Repentance and Forgiveness – Episode #20

In This Episode…

02:24 – Segment 1

• The branches start by discussing what is repentance.


• 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?


• Is repentance a one time thing? The Christian life is a repenting life.


• What about God repenting in the Old Testament? How does an unchanging God change His mind?,

11:06 – Segment 2

• How do repentance and forgiveness go together?


• First, we talk about what repentance is not. Then, it starts with a heart overwhelmed by Godly sorrow.


• Unless the spirit of God is present, there can’t be true repentance.


• What if I repent and keep doing the same sin?


• The heart condition is important for true repentance. That’s why repentance comes from God. An unbeliever can’t repent unless God regenerates.

24:41 – Segment 3

• How long does repentance take? Other sins, such as pride, can get in the way of repentance.


• Church discipline is necessary because of unrepentant sin.


• Thomas Watson calls repentance a spiritual medicine made up of six special ingredients.

28:49 – Segment 4

• We move onto forgiveness. No, 70 times 7 doesn’t mean you only have to forgive someone 490 times.


• We discuss the different relationships in which we ask for forgiveness.


• What are the responsibilities of the two people in a moment where forgiveness is being sought.


• What is the person doesn’t ask for forgiveness.


• A picture of what unforgiveness looks like is painted and how it contrasts.


• John C. with the quote of the day, “The ultimate purpose of forgiveness is to heal the relationship.”


• Forgiveness with non believers and does forgiveness mean putting yourself in a bad position?


• A good picture of the forgiveness process is shown in Lysa TerKeurst’s relationship and divorce with her husband.

Scripture Discussed in the Show

• Acts 2:38 Episode Verse


• Ephesians 4


• Matthew 6:14


• 1 Corinthians 16:13-14


• Matthew 5:23

Resources We Mentioned in the Show

• ”Doctrine of Repentance” by Thomas Watson

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Episode Length 44:53

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