Repentance unto life, is an evangelicall grace,a the Doctrine whereof is to be preached by every Minister of the Gospel, as well as that of faith in Christ.b
Repentance unto life, is an evangelical grace,a the Doctrine whereof is to be preached by every Minister of the Gospel, as well as that of faith in Christ.b
By it, a sinner, out of the sight and sense not only of the danger, but also of the filthinesse and odiousnesse of his sins, as contrary to the holy nature, and righteous Law of God; and, upon the apprehension of his mercy in Christ to such as are penitent, so grieves for, and hates his sins, as to turn from them all unto God,a purposing and endeavouring to walk with him in all the wayes of his Commandements.b
By it, a sinner, out of the sight and sense not only of the danger, but also of the filthiness and odiousness of his sins, as contrary to the holy nature, and righteous Law of God; and, upon the apprehension of his mercy in Christ to such as are penitent, so grieves for, and hates his sins, as to turn from them all unto God,a purposing and endeavoring to walk with him in all the ways of his Commandments.b
a. Ezekiel 18:30–31; Ezekiel 36:31; Isaiah 30:22; Psalm 51:4; Jeremiah 31:18–19; Joel 2:12–13; Amos 5:15; Psalm 119:128; 2 Corinthians 7:11
Ezekiel 18:30–31
Ezekiel 36:31
Isaiah 30:22
Psalm 51:4
Jeremiah 31:18–19
Joel 2:12–13
Amos 5:15
Psalm 119:128
2 Corinthians 7:11
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b. Psalm 119:6; Psalm 119:59; Psalm 119:106; Luke 1:6; 2 Kings 23:25
Although Repentance be not to be rested in, as any satisfaction for sin, or any cause of the pardon thereof,a which is the act of Gods free grace in Christ;b yet is it of such necessity to all sinners, that none may expect pardon without it.c
Although Repentance be not to be rested in, as any satisfaction for sin, or any cause of the pardon thereof,a which is the act of Gods free grace in Christ;b yet is it of such necessity to all sinners, that none may expect pardon without it.c
a. Ezekiel 36:31–32; Ezekiel 16:61–63
Ezekiel 36:31–32
Ezekiel 16:61–63
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b. Hosea 14:2; Hosea 14:4; Romans 3:24; Ephesians 1:7
Men ought not to content themselves with a generall repentance, but it is every mans duty to endeavour to repent of his particular sins, particularly.a
Men ought not to content themselves with a general repentance, but it is every mans duty to endeavor to repent of his particular sins, particularly.a
a. Psalm 19:13; Luke 19:8; 1 Timothy 1:13; 1 Timothy 1:15
As every man is bound to make private confession of his sins to God, praying for the pardon thereof;a upon which, and the forsaking of them, he shall finde mercy:b so, he that scandalizeth his Brother, or the Church of Christ, ought to be willing by a private or publique confession, and sorrow for his sin, to declare his repentance to those that are offended,c who are thereupon to be reconciled to him, and in love to receive him.d
As every man is bound to make private confession of his sins to God, praying for the pardon thereof;a upon which, and the forsaking of them, he shall find mercy:b so, he that scandalizes his Brother, or the Church of Christ, ought to be willing by a private or public confession, and sorrow for his sin, to declare his repentance to those that are offended,c who are thereupon to be reconciled to him, and in love to receive him.d
