John the Baptist Prepares the Way
Matthew 3:1-12
Key Verse: 3:2
Date: Jan. 3, 2023
Question
What is repentance unto life?
Answer
Repentance unto life is a saving grace, by which a sinner, being truly aware of his sinfulness, understands the mercy of God in Christ, grieves for and hates his sins, and turns from them to God, fully intending and striving for a new obedience.
Reference Passages
1
Acts 11:18
2 Timothy 2:25
2
Psalm 51:1-4
Joel 2:13
Luke 15:7
Luke 15:10
Acts 2:37
3
Jeremiah 31:18-19
Luke 1:16-17
1 Thessalonians 1:9
4
2 Chronicles 7:14
Psalm 119:57-64
Matthew 3:8
2 Corinthians 7:10