Chris Law and are on a live webinar to discuss the things we read over the past week as we are reading through the Bible. We will be on the line for 20 minutes to give some practical insights for families for the reading from the past week in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What are characteristics of false repentance?Carlton McCleod explains in this video that it is often difficult to determine whether where a person is demonstrating true or false repentance from one encounter. False repentance springs up quickly...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Someone sent me this recently. Charles Spurgeon speaks of the trials and tribulations God’s people experience… especially as they get older and stronger. He says:
“God does not put heavy burdens on weak shoulders. God educates...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Why is the need for repentance sometimes disregarded?Anthony Mathenia explains in this video that many churches in our day ignore the need for reforms primarily because they are more concerned about pleasing people than they are of pleasing God.We...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What is the distinction between a mere apology and true biblical repentance?Rob Ventura explains in this video that a mere apology conveys how a person feels, that they feel bad for what they did. Instead of apologizing, they need to repent. This...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Do you have a good reputation? Solomon said that a good reputation was better than "silver and gold" (Prov. 22:1). The apostle Paul said one of the qualifications for deacons is that they must have “a good testimony” (1 Tim. 3:7). So...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
How are faith and repentance related?Jason Dohm explains in this video that there must be repentance towards God and faith in Christ. They are distinct but they are inseparable. Repentance is a turning from while faith is a turning to God. There...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Thomas Brooks helps us see how trials refine us:
"By trials, God reveals much of a man’s sinful self to his pious self. When the fire is put under the pot, then the scum appears. So when God tries a poor soul, Oh! how does…
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What are marks of false repentance?Joel Beeke explains in this video that a person who falsely repents is ultimately concerned about themselves. They want to avoid the consequences of sin. False repentance will always lead you away from...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What is the effect of church leaders exemplifying a lifestyle of repentance?Kevin Swanson explains in this video that the church leaders need to be the ones to exemplify a lifestyle of repentance to their congregations. They need to be the first...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
