How to Repent

How to Repent

We've come to think our faith is about comfort. It's not.

Overview

Repenting from sins may not be our favorite way of passing time, but it is necessary. Former Christianity Today columnist Frederica Mathewes-Green says that "caring" is fine, but being a Christian also involves preaching—and practicing—repentance. In this study based on the life of David, we will see what it looks like.

Table of Contents

LEADER'S GUIDE

• Identify the Current Issue

• Discover the Eternal Principles

Teaching point one: It takes an instant to decide to repent.

Teaching point two: The process of repentance requires an ever greater understanding of ourselves as sinners and of the cleansing we need.

Teaching point three: One sinner's repentance benefits many sinners.

Teaching point four: What does Christian spirituality look like and feel like?

• Apply Your Findings

HANDOUT FOR FURTHER STUDY

ARTICLE FROM CHRISTIANITY TODAY

Whatever Happened to Repentance, by Frederica Mathewes-Green (February 4, 2002, p. 56)

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