It’s True, Unless | Week 5

SERIES: It’s True, Unless…
MESSAGE: Repent
DATE: Sep 4, 2022

“I tell you the truth…unless…”

At that time, some people came and reported to him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.  And he responded to them, “Do you think that these Galileans were more sinful than all the other Galileans because they suffered these things? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as well. Or those eighteen that the tower in Siloam fell on and killed—do you think they were more sinful than all the other people who live in Jerusalem?  No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as well.”  Luke 13:1-5 

“Repent” – metanoia – “coming back to God” 

Am I turning to God out of Fear or Love?

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death.  2 Corinthians 7:10

…God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance…  Romans 2:4

3 Changes that Occur in Repentance:

• Changed Mind

• Changed Behavior

• Changed Relationship 

“When he came to his senses…”  Luke 15:7

“So he got up and went to his father.”  Luke 15:20

“God will take nine steps toward us, but he will not take the tenth. He will incline us to repent, but he cannot do our repenting for us.” – A.W. Tozer

“I have sinned.”  Luke 15:21 

“His father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran, threw his arms around his neck and kissed him.” Luke 15:20

What needs to happen in your life so that you can step into what Jeus says is true?