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Galatians 5:16-23 teaches that at any moment we are either walking by the Holy Spirit or according to the sin nature. Walking by the Spirit, enjoying fellowship with God, walking in the light are virtually synonymous. During these times, the Holy Spirit is working in us to illuminate our minds to the truth of Scripture and to challenge us to apply what we learn. But when we sin, we begin to live based on the sin nature. Our works do not count for eternity. The only way to recover is to confess (admit, acknowledge) our sin to God the Father and we are instantly forgiven, cleansed, and recover our spiritual walk (1 John 1:9). Please make sure you are walking by the Spirit before you begin your Bible study, so it will be spiritually profitable.

Messages with tag - Repentance

31 - Instructions Concerning Hypocrisy
Tue, Jul 14, 2015
by Jeff Phipps
Passage: Luke 12:1-13:21
Series: 2014 Disciple Makers Multiplied (DM2)
Duration: 51 mins 10 secs
Instructions Concerning Hypocrisy. Pages 119F-121J of the Student Manual.
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30 - Confession, Godly Sorrow, Repentance, Change [B]
Tue, Oct 20, 2015
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Samuel 7:2-4 & 2 Corinthians 7:8-11
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 2 secs
Have you ever tried to pull the wool over God’s eyes? Impossible, isn’t it? When you know you’ve done something wrong, what should you do? Listen to this lesson to learn the meaning of confession of sin. See the relationship between confession, regret, remorse, and repentance. Understand that the goal is not to feel bad over what you’ve done but to change from spiritual disobedience to spiritual obedience. See that there are two options when we sin. We can either grieve and lament or we can admit our sin and turn back to God and recover our spiritual life.
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127 - Regret, Sorrow, Repentance, and Belief [B]
Sun, Jul 10, 2016
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 21:32
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 55 mins 4 secs
Is it necessary to feel sorry for your sins in order to be saved? Listen to this lesson to see how remorse and regret can lead to repentance or a change of mind, but that they are not necessary for salvation. Find out that the only condition in Scripture for salvation is faith alone in Christ alone. After salvation, the end goal of our life is spiritual growth, not feeling sorry about inning and then continuing to sin.
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180 - Judas’ Suicide; Guilt, Remorse, No Forgiveness [B]
Sun, Dec 03, 2017
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 27:3-10 & Acts 1:18-19
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 48 mins 48 secs
When Judas was remorseful over his betrayal of Jesus, did that mean he was saved? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Bible says salvation comes by faith alone in Christ alone and not by regretting or feeling sorry for our sins. Find out the differences between remorse, regret, and repentance. See that Judas admits his guilt to the Chief Priest but not to God. Find out the significance of Judas’ throwing the pieces of silver in the temple and how this was a fulfillment of prophecy. Hear about some alleged contradictions in this incident and how they are resolved. Learn that suicide is like all sins and has been paid for by Christ on the Cross.
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24 - What is the Gospel? – Part 1 [C]
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:12-14
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 38 secs
What is the gospel? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Greek word for gospel refers to the proclamation of good news. Find out what this good news is and how it involves Christ’s substitutionary death on the Cross. Hear a number of false definitions for the gospel and the true biblical meaning. Hear the many facets of the gospel and how much is necessary for one to believe in order to be saved.
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25 - What is the Gospel? – Part 2 [C]
Thu, Dec 15, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:12-14
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 36 secs
What does Jesus tell Nicodemus is necessary for him to be saved? Listen to this message to continue our study of what the gospel is and what people need to know in order to trust in Christ as their Savior. Find out what is meant by Jesus when He refers to the bronze snake on a pole that shows volition is what is important. See that repentance is never required. As you are proclaiming the gospel message to someone, help them to understand that they need to believe personally in Christ.
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