Repetance V

Question 1

1 Define repentance int He context of biblical preaching:

Answer 1

Repentance is a turn from sin and a turn to God.

Question 2

2 repentance os the first act of_______

Answer 2

Faith

Question 3

3 repentance is a change of______,________,and _________

Answer 3

Mind, heart, direction.

Question 4

4 the four elements of repentance are?
A
B
C
D

Answer 4

A) recognition of sin

B) confession of sin

C) construction for sin

D) decision to forsake sin

Question 5

6 proverbs 28:13 shows us that confession of sin is one critical element in receiving___________

Answer 5

Forgiveness

Question 6

7
A) to whom must we confess our sins

B) is it ever necessary to confess sin to others?

C) when would such a confession be appropriate

Answer 6

A) God

B) sometimes.

C) when we seek prayer on our behalf or when we have wronged someone and seek his forgiveness.

Question 7

8

According to I John 1:9, what should one do if he sins after conversion?

Answer 7

Confess the sin to God for forgiveness.

Question 8

9 a) how are humans emotion involved in repentance?
B) is grief or sorrow for the consequences of sin the same as repentance?
C) what kind of sorrow produces true repentance?

Answer 8

A) Repentance involves the emotional side of man. Godly sorrow and remorse may be physically manifested in tears and other shows of emotion.

B) no

C Godly sorrow—genuine sorrow and regret for sins committed

Question 9

10 proverbs 28:13 also shows that a decision to _____ ____ is critical to repentance

Answer 9

Forsake sin

Question 10

11

Dose repentance require a “proving time” to God?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

12

Correcting the impact of past sins is called_________.

Answer 11

Restitution.

Question 12

13

How can the joy and positive felling associated with repentance actually hinder a person?

Answer 12

Sometimes the joy and relief associated with repentance hinder people from going on to water baptism and receiving the Spirit

Question 13

14

What gives us the opportunity and ability to repent?

Answer 13

GOD’S grace

Question 14

15

Repentance can not earn salvation, but what role does it play in the salvation experience?

Answer 14

Qualifies one for, and begins the work of, salvation.

Question 15

16 how does the Spirit of God play a role in repentance?

Answer 15

The spirit reprove and convicts of sin.

Question 16

17what is the role of the Word of God in repentance?

Answer 16

Brings men to a realisation of their sins and their need of God.

Question 17

18

Romans 10:17 states what principle?

Answer 17

The hearing of God’s word brings faith

Question 18

19
A) to whom does the call of repentance apply?
Cite two verses in support of your answer.

B) is repentance thus necessary for salvation?

Answer 18

A) all should repent. This is evident from many verses of Scripture, most directly in
Acts 17:30, and II peter 2:9

B) yes. It is a universal requirement.

Question 19

20

How does repentance qualify a person for water baptism and the infilling of the Holy Ghost?

Answer 19

Repentance removes the barrier that sin erected and allows man and God to begin a personal relationship

Question 20

21

Repentance and water baptism together complete the full of ____________

Answer 20

Forgiveness

Question 21

22
from a study of the Greek ward aphesis, what conclusion can we draw about the elation of forgiveness of sins to the remission of sins?

Answer 21

They are the same

Question 22

23
Sincere repentance can five one limited, temporary power over sin though the force of will or personal strength. What gives a believer the power to continue in a new life in Christ? Cite a scriptural passage to support your answer:

Answer 22

The baptism of the Spirit, which imparts unlimited power over sin (Rom 8:2-24)

Question 23

24
For purposes of discussion, what distinctions can we make about how God deals with sin at repentance and then at water baptism?

Answer 23

God deals with present consequences of sin at repentance and with future consequences of sin (or the record of past sins) at water baptism

Question 24

25
List three things an altar worker can do to promote a genuine experience of repentance:
A
B
C

Answer 24

A) He should discern where the seeker is spiritually and not prematurely force him to express joy and expect the Spirit.

B) He can put himself in the position of the seeker and pray with him.

C) He should stress surrender of the whole mind and life to God and not try to teach him to speak in tongues

Question 25

26
A) Is the needs to repent from sin meant to be a continuing, everyday experience of the Christian life?

B) What is the first principle for the born-again believer, according to I John 2:1?

Answer 25

A) No. Repentance is always available to a Christian, but at some point he should mature to where the need to repent from sin becomes the exception rather than the rule

B) Do not sin

Question 26

Cite a verse showing that recognition of sin in the one’s life is fundamental to repentance

Answer 26

Mark 2:17