Repentance

Question 1

False counterfeits of genuine repentance.

I and II

Answer 1

I. Repentance is more than moral Reformation.
II. Repentance is more than mere regret. It is more than being sorry you got caught. Many lost men have had deep sorrow over the consequences of their sin.

Question 2

False counterfeits of genuine repentance.

III and IV

Answer 2

III. Repentance is more than penance. This is the attempt to do enough good deeds to make up for your bad deeds. It is futile gesture of trying to cancel out the guilt of your sins by trying to do enough good so as to tip the scales of judgment in your favor.
IV. Repentance is not the mere presence of weeping, emotion, or tears.

Question 3

Salvation includes repentance. Even though many have denied the role of repentance and salvation due to:

Answer 3

their desire to defend grace coupled with a misunderstanding of repentance as being a human or meritorious work.