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Question 1

Define repentance in the context of biblical preaching:

Answer 1

Repentance is a turn from sin and a turn to God (p. 103).

Question 2

Repentance is the first act of ________.

Answer 2

Faith (p. 104).

Question 3

Repentance is a change of ________, _______ and ______________.

Answer 3

Mind, heart, direction (p. 103).

Question 4

The four elements of repentance are:

Answer 4

a. Recognition of sin.
b. Confession of sin.
c. Contrition for sin.
d. Decision to forsake sin (p. 107).

Question 5

Cite a verse showing that recognition of sin in one’s life is fundamental to repentance.

Answer 5

Mark 2:17; Luke 5:32; Matthew 5:3.

Question 6

Proverbs 28:13 shows us that confession of sin is one critical element in receiving _____________.

Answer 6

Forgiveness (p. 105).

Question 7

a. To whom must we confess our sins?
b. Is it ever necessary to confess sin to others?
c. When would such a confession be appropriate?

Answer 7

a. God.
b. Sometimes.
c. When we seek prayer on our behalf or when we have wronged someone and seek his forgiveness (p. 106).

Question 8

According to I John 1:9, what should one do if he sins after conversion?

Answer 8

Confess the sin to God for forgiveness (p. 105).

Question 9

a. How are human emotions involved in repentance?
b. Is grief or sorrow for the consequences of sin the same as repentance?
c. What kind of sorrow produces true repentance?

Answer 9

a. Repentance involves the emotional side of man. Godly sorrow and remorse may be physically manifested in tears and other shows of emotion.
b. No.
c. Godly sorrow—genuine sorrow and regret for sins committed (pp. 106-107).

Question 10

Proverbs 28:13 also shows that a decision to ________ ____ is critical to repentance.

Answer 10

Forsake sin (p. 107).

Question 11

Does repentance require a “proving time” to God?

Answer 11

No (p. 107).

Question 12

Correcting the impact of past sins is called ______.

Answer 12

Restitution (p. 108).

Question 13

How can the joy and positive feelings associated with repentance actually hinder a person?

Answer 13

Sometimes the joy and relief associated with repentance hinder people from going on to water baptism and receiving the Spirit (p. 109).

Question 14

What gives us the opportunity and ability to repent?

Answer 14

God’s grace (p. 111).

Question 15

Repentance cannot earn salvation, but what role does it play in the salvation experience?

Answer 15

Qualifies one for, and begins the work of, salvation (p. 111).

Question 16

How does the Spirit of God play a role in repentance?

Answer 16

The Spirit reproves and convicts of sin (pp. 111-112).

Question 17

What is the role of the Word of God in repentance?

Answer 17

Brings men to a realization of their sins and their need of God (p. 111).

Question 18

Romans 10:17 states what principle?

Answer 18

The hearing of God’s Word brings faith (p. 112).

Question 19

a. To whom does the call of repentance apply? Cite two verses in support of your answer.
b. Is repentance thus necessary for salvation?

Answer 19

a. All should repent. This is evident from many verses of Scripture, most directly in Acts 17:30 and II Peter 3:9 (pp. 113-114).
b. Yes. It is a universal requirement.

Question 20

How does repentance qualify a person for water baptism and the infilling of the Holy Ghost?

Answer 20

Repentance removes the barrier that sin erected and allows man and God to begin a personal relationship (p. 114).

Question 21

Repentance and water baptism together complete the full work of ________________.

Answer 21

Forgiveness (remission) (p. 115).

Question 22

From a study of the Greek word aphesis, what conclusion can we draw about the relation of forgiveness of sins to the remission of sins?

Answer 22

They are the same (p. 115).

Question 23

Sincere repentance can give one limited, temporary power over sin through the force of will or personal strength. What gives a believer the power to continue in a new life in Christ? Cite a scriptural passage to support your answer.

Answer 23

The baptism of the Spirit, which imparts unlimited power over sin (Romans 8:2-24) (p. 116).

Question 24

For purposes of discussion, what distinctions can we make about how God deals with sin at repentance and then at water baptism?

Answer 24

God deals with present consequences of sin at repentance and with future consequences of sin (or the record of past sins) at water baptism (p. 115).

Question 25

List three things an altar worker can do to promote a genuine experience of repentance:

Answer 25

a. He should discern where the seeker is spiritually and not prematurely force him to express joy and expect the Spirit.
b. He can put himself in the position of the seeker and pray with him.
c. He should stress surrender of the whole mind and life to God and not try to teach him to speak in tongues (pp. 118-119).

Question 26

a. Is the need to repent from sin meant to be a continuing, everyday experience of the Christian life?
b. What is the first principle for the born-again believer, according to I John 2:1?

Answer 26

a. No. Repentance is always available to a Christian, but at some point he should mature to where the need to repent from sin becomes the exception rather than the rule (p. 119).
b. Do not sin (p. 118).