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    The document discusses the gospel of repentance and faith through the parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15:11-32. It defines repentance as changing one's way of thinking to turn from sin to righteousness and obedience to God through faith in Jesus Christ. The parable tells of a younger son who squanders his inheritance and ends up poor, but realizes his mistakes and returns home to his father, who welcomes him back with open arms despite his rebellion. The document stresses that repentance involves a change of heart and mind through God's mercy, not just feelings of regret, in order to overcome sin and seek God.

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    The document discusses the gospel of repentance and faith through the parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15:11-32. It defines repentance as changing one's way of thinking to turn from sin to righteousness and obedience to God through faith in Jesus Christ. The parable tells of a younger son who squanders his inheritance and ends up poor, but realizes his mistakes and returns home to his father, who welcomes him back with open arms despite his rebellion. The document stresses that repentance involves a change of heart and mind through God's mercy, not just feelings of regret, in order to overcome sin and seek God.

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    The document discusses the gospel of repentance and faith through the parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15:11-32. It defines repentance as changing one's way of thinking to turn from sin to righteousness and obedience to God through faith in Jesus Christ. The parable tells of a younger son who squanders his inheritance and ends up poor, but realizes his mistakes and returns home to his father, who welcomes him back with open arms despite his rebellion. The document stresses that repentance involves a change of heart and mind through God's mercy, not just feelings of regret, in order to overcome sin and seek God.

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    THE GOSPEL OF REPENTANCE AND FAITH

    Luke 15:11-32
    Memory Verse: And saying, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent
    ye, and believe the gospel. Mark 1:15.

    INTRODUCTION
    The word “gospel” means “good news” concerning Jesus Christ, the kingdom of God, and
    salvation.
    Repentance means to have a new mind, or change the way you think, to practically turn from
    Satan to God, from evil ways to righteousness and obedience to God. When a person turns from
    the ways of self and sin and PLACES his trust (Faith) in the Lord Jesus Christ thus making Jesus
    the Lord of his life (Acts 26: 18).
    What repentance is not?
    It is not a sense of condensation
     It is not having a sense of regret because you are caught in the act of sin
     It is not confession without a corresponding change of mind and attitude (Luke 19: 1 – 4)
     It is not owning up only where you are confronted with proof of your sin
     It is not going before a priest to make confession (penance)
     It is not a work we do to merit (earn) salvation
     It is not a New Year resolution.
    I. THE STORY OF THE LOST SON (Luke 15:11-320 The Father had two sons.
    A. The rebellion of the younger son (15:11-16)
    1. The Foolishness he exhibits (15:11-13).
    a. In seeking his inheritance (15:11-13). The son demands his share of his father’s estate.
    b. In squandering his inheritance (15:13). Soon he wastes all his money in wild living and
    finds himself penniless in a foreign country.
    2. The famine he endures (15;14-16). Eventually, he is forced to eat the food of the pigs he
    is feeding.
    B. The return of the young son (15:17-32)
    1. The realization (15:17) He finally comes to his senses in regard to his terrible
    circumstances.
    2. The resolve (15:18-19)
    a. To return (15:18a)
    b. To repent (15:18b-19)
    c. He goes back home believing that his father will accept him- faith in God through
    our Lord Jesus Christ.
    3. The reunion (15:20-21). The father greets his son with open arms
    4. The rejoicing (15:22-24) The father plans a big celebration for the occasion.
    5. The resentment (15:25-30) The older son is furious at the way his father has received
    the younger son.
    6. The reminder (15:31-32): The father explains his actions to his older son.
    There is usually an awakening to God’s mercy to realize that a person must return to his
    original destiny in God. Your entire attitude of mind changes. You have a new heart and
    mind that God has given you, and your desire now is only for the good. Instead of
    pursuing your old habits and interests, your interest is in the kingdom of heaven and you
    seek the things which are above with Christ. (Colossians 3:1.) You no longer have to be a
    slave to committing sin just because you are tempted. Through the power of the Holy
    Spirit you can overcome the lusts and desires of your nature. (Romans 8:12)

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