The Doctrine of Repentance
He that can believe without doubting, suspect his faith; and he that can repent without sorrowing, suspect his repentance.
Thomas Watson • The Doctrine of Repentance
Ingredient 2: Sorrow for Sin
Thomas Watson • The Doctrine of Repentance
A man must first recognize and consider what his sin is, and know the plague of his heart before he can be duly humbled for it.
Thomas Watson • The Doctrine of Repentance
Ingredient 1: Sight of Sin
Thomas Watson • The Doctrine of Repentance
If any one is left out, it loses its virtue.
Thomas Watson • The Doctrine of Repentance
- Sight of sin 2. Sorrow for sin 3. Confession of sin 4. Shame for sin 5. Hatred for sin 6. Turning from sin
Thomas Watson • The Doctrine of Repentance
For a further amplification, know that repentance is a spiritual medicine made up of six special ingredients:
Thomas Watson • The Doctrine of Repentance
Repentance is a grace of God’s Spirit whereby a sinner is inwardly humbled and visibly reformed.
Thomas Watson • The Doctrine of Repentance
- The Nature of True Repentance, Part 1