Chain Reference Guide — Understanding REPENTANCE

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Repentance

1. Hebrews 6:1	The first of the six basic doctrines.
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2. Acts 2:38	Repentance necessary before baptism. (It will be helpful to write in the margin close to this verse the Greek word translated into English as "repent". It is the Greek word "meta-noeo". "Meta" implies change. "Noeo" means "to perceive". In other words, "to change what is perceived with the mind". Repentance is a change of mind from following one's own flesh, self-will and desires to obeying God.)
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3. Luke 24:47	We are to repent of *sin.*
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4. I John 3:4	Primary definition of sin is transgressing the Law. these are sins of co-mission.
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5. James 2:8-11	Proof positive that the law mentioned in 1 John 3:4 is based on the Ten Commandments.
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6. Matt. 22:37-39	Ten Commandments based on love for God and man.
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7. Romans 14:23	Second area of sin, sins of conscience.
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8. James 4:17	Third area of sin, sins of o-mission.
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9. Romans 6:23	Wages of sin.
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10. Rom. 3:23	All have sinned.
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11. Rom. 3:10-20	Man's wicked ways.
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12. Gal. 5:19-21	Man's dead works of the flesh.
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13. Acts 17:30	All men are commanded to repent.
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14. Rom 2:4	God's goodness leads us to repentance.
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15. Hosea 7:14-16	Example of worldly, insincere repentance
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16. 2 Chron 7:14-15	True repentance.
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17. Psalms 51 Chapter	Example of true repentance
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18. Acts 3:19	Repentance necessary for conversion. (Write in your margin beside this verse the Greek word translated here as "converted". The Greek word is "epistrepho". It means to "turn about" or to "turn wards". True conversion is a turn about; making an about-face, turning towards God and going the other way. Repentance is turning from a life of sin to a life of obedience towards God.)
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19. Heb. 9:14	Christ's blood purges our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.
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20. 1 John 1:8-9	Repentance is a way of life.

Bible Study Tip

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