{"id":4241,"date":"2018-02-05T20:31:43","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T20:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/journeyonleadership.brentwoodbaptistonline.com\/?p=4241"},"modified":"2018-02-05T20:31:43","modified_gmt":"2018-02-05T20:31:43","slug":"whole-gospel-repent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/adult-discipleship\/whole-gospel-repent\/","title":{"rendered":"The Whole Gospel: Repent"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Paul Wilkinson<\/address>\n

It\u2019s kind of a strange phrase, \u201cThe whole Gospel,\u201d as if there are partial Gospels of Jesus contained in the Scriptures. The idea comes from Acts 2 when the hearers of Peter\u2019s sermon asks what they should do in response to Jesus where Peter says, \u201cRepent and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.\u201d Repent, be Baptized, Receive.
\nToday I want to tackle repentance. The word in New Testament Greek means to have a change of heart, to turn from one\u2019s sins, or to change one\u2019s ways. Louw-Nida defines the term as: to change one\u2019s way of life as the result of a complete change of thought and attitude with regard to sin and righteousness<\/em>. Our task as teachers is to help our group members understand the need to repent, how to repent, and the fruit of repentance<\/strong>.
\nThe how<\/em> of repentance is not so difficult. Essentially, we just need to teach sound theology about the holiness, righteousness, and perfection of the Triune Godhead, as well as the promise of Jesus that He will return to judge the sheep and the goats. (Matthew 25:31-34) If we elevate the Son, the kingdom, and eternity, then we will readily demonstrate why repentance is needed.
\nBut the sort of repentance we are seeking through our teaching is not merely intense feelings of guilt from our group members<\/strong>. Far from it, in fact. We want people to turn from<\/u> <\/em>their ways of rebellion and believe and follow<\/u> Jesus<\/em> daily. Paul says that there is a good grief that leads to repentance, \u201cFor godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death.\u201d (2 Corinthians 7:10)
\nThe question becomes “How do we help facilitate ‘godly grief’ in our group members?” I propose two principles:<\/p>\n