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
- Counterfeit Repentance
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
It is a great duty incumbent upon Christians solemnly to repent and turn unto God: “Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Mat 3:2); “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out” (Act 3:19); “Repent therefore of this thy wickedness” (Act 8:22). In the mouths of three witnesses this truth is confirmed. Repenta
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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
Sorrow for sin must surpass worldly sorrow. We must grieve more for offending God than for the loss of dear relations. “In
Thomas Watson • The Doctrine of Repentance
If any one is left out, it loses its virtue.
Thomas Watson • The Doctrine of Repentance
- Partly by the Word
Thomas Watson • The Doctrine of Repentance
But what is this godly sorrowing? There are six qualifications of it.