THE GRACE OF A LIFETIME

Repentance and faith are twin brothers and are necessary for true salvation. In order to be saved you must believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God who died on the Cross for your sins. His death was a payment, a sacrifice and a substitution; He alone incurred our guilt and condemnation by experiencing the wrath of God on sin. That death was acceptable and pleasing to God the Father and because of His death, God has imputed the righteousness of God to us. Thusly, we are saved!

And … you must also repent of your sins. You must turn from them and run from them and know that it was your sin that nailed Jesus to the Cross. Repentance is a change of mind that leads to a change of life. Repentance is turning FROM sin TO Jesus Christ.

Paul Washer, a Christian author, has said:

“Repentance grows as faith grows. Do not make any mistake about it; repentance is not a thing of days and weeks, a temporary penance to be got over as fast as possible! No, it is the grace of a lifetime, like faith itself. God’s little children repent, and so do the young men and the fathers. Repentance is the inseparable companion of faith.” The grace of a lifetime…I like that!

In our Wednesday Night Bible Study, we are going to look at repentance from the life of David in Psalm 51. We are going to discuss some of the very truths mentioned above. Truths like why repentance is so important. Why repentance is so utterly necessary in our walk with the Lord. You can attend in person or catch us online at www.southportchurchroebuck.org or you can watch it live on YouTube. It will be a privilege and a pleasure to have you join us!