Repentance

I. Introduction
   A. The need is shown often in Scripture
   B. Repentance is the Greek word metanoeo, which means literally "to percieve 
   afterwards;" the understanding that one has sinned and that it is not good 
   in the eyes of God; furthermore, the meaning also signifies a "change of 
   one's mind or purpose"

II. What Repentance Is
   A. Repentance is the realization that one is in sin, and that one needs to 
   change his ways 
   B. Seen as necessary in Acts 3:19, 26:20
   C. Done originally before baptism- Acts 2:38
   D. Must be done continually for sins, 1 John 1:9, the churches of Ephesus, 
   Sardis, and Laodicea, Rev. 2-3

III. Why Repent?
   A. Shows the correct attitude towards sin: penitence (Luke 18:10-14)
   B. Shows obedience to God, not sin (Romans 6:16-18)
   C. Since sins must be repented for, unrepented sins leave an individual in 
   sin, hence, condemned (Romans 6:23)

IV. Conclusion
   A. Repentance is necessary for salvation
   B. Without repentance, the heart cannot be right with God
   C. if you have never repented of your sins, please come to the front and do 
   so now.  If you have repented before, but have fallen back into sin, we give
   you another chance to repent of your sins tonight.