The Doctrine of Repentance

Resolutions against sin may arise: (1) From present extremity—not because sin is sinful, but because it is painful. This resolution will vanish. (2) From fear of future evil, an apprehension of death and hell: “I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him” (Rev 6:8).

1. Partly by the Word

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.

Repentance is a pure Gospel grace. The covenant of works admitted no repentance; there it was, sin and die. Repentance came in by the Gospel. Christ has purchased in His blood that repenting sinners shall be saved.

For a further amplification, know that repentance is a spiritual medicine made up of six special ingredients:

3. The Nature of True Repentance, Part 1

2. Counterfeit Repentance

Ingredient 1: Sight of Sin

(1) A man may part with some sins and keep others,