Esther4:14 Posted December 16, 2015 Group: Senior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 603 Content Per Day: 0.19 Reputation: 628 Days Won: 1 Joined: 08/07/2015 Status: Offline Share Posted December 16, 2015 In scripture, we see various representations of what repentance looks like. There is David song of repentance in Psalm 51. There is Ezekiel's commission to lay on His side for the sin of Israel (Ezekiel 4). We see various kings become king and remove the idols of the land, sometimes removing the high places too, in repentance for their idolatry. My favorite is the account of King Josiah who tears his clothes when he finds out what the law says they should be doing (2 Kings 22). Some people were loud like Gideon. Some people were quiet like Hosea. But, they all illustrate that repentance, looks like, obedience. That when we repent is more than a mere show trying to prove to someone that you are sorry. God says, ""For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD." (Isaiah 55:8). Therefore, to repent, is to obey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enoob57 Posted December 16, 2015 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 35 Topic Count: 99 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 41,015 Content Per Day: 7.97 Reputation: 21,367 Days Won: 76 Joined: 03/13/2010 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/27/1957 Share Posted December 16, 2015 What Scripture reveals about repentance is that we are awakened to the fact that what we are and what the world is -is anti God- taking in God's Word frames a faith that says we can discard ourselves and the world we have began in and receive That Which God will keep for all of eternity with Himself.... it is in this pin pointed reality of value that we exchange the direction of the whole entire world with the direction of His Word and we are born into a reality that has always been and will always be God's Truth revealed in His Son objectively for all to see in hope formed from faith... Repentance is turning from that which we were to that which we shall be1 Jn 3:2-3 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. KJV It is a burning desire of the heart to be like Jesus... Love, Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplejeff Posted February 20, 2016 Group: Mars Hill Followers: 12 Topic Count: 12 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 7,689 Content Per Day: 2.39 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 20 Joined: 06/30/2015 Status: Offline Share Posted February 20, 2016 On December 16, 2015 at 5:12 AM, Esther4:14 said: Some people were loud like Gideon. Some people were quiet like Hosea. But, they all illustrate that repentance, looks like, obedience. That when we repent is more than a mere show trying to prove to someone that you are sorry. God says, ""For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD." (Isaiah 55:8). Therefore, to repent, is to obey. Amen ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eha Posted February 20, 2016 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 194 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 230 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/16/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/08/1973 Share Posted February 20, 2016 repent - WHEN you understand, that you did something wrong 1 ask for forgiveness from Father 2 confess (if yours heart dont get peace) 3 dont do it anymore (remove idols or stop yelling on yours child.. what ever) that is how Father did explain me repent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Posted February 20, 2016 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1,661 Content Per Day: 0.49 Reputation: 1,292 Days Won: 2 Joined: 12/21/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted February 20, 2016 What does repentance look like? Pretty ugly and daunting sometimes. It always nice to be healed though, just don't like the injections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfloydo Posted February 21, 2016 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 22 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 188 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 53 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/16/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/23/1957 Share Posted February 21, 2016 On 12/16/2015 at 6:12 AM, Esther4:14 said: In scripture, we see various representations of what repentance looks like. There is David song of repentance in Psalm 51. There is Ezekiel's commission to lay on His side for the sin of Israel (Ezekiel 4). We see various kings become king and remove the idols of the land, sometimes removing the high places too, in repentance for their idolatry. My favorite is the account of King Josiah who tears his clothes when he finds out what the law says they should be doing (2 Kings 22). Some people were loud like Gideon. Some people were quiet like Hosea. But, they all illustrate that repentance, looks like, obedience. That when we repent is more than a mere show trying to prove to someone that you are sorry. God says, ""For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD." (Isaiah 55:8). Therefore, to repent, is to obey. To me best representation of repentance is Tears that fall, at the thought(s) one has of offending(sin) God. Tears falling for offending the Lord whom they Love. Lots of good examples use Gateway and search tears. To me, Its is God's way of cleaning the inside up till the cup runs over and tears come forth. We are supposed to Love God with all our Hearts, Mind, and Soul..... if we offend one we Love, we hurt inside and ask forgiveness. Yes, we should obedience to his will is needed, but it seems that God would have us obey out of our Love for him. An example: I can make a dog to obey me, but I cant make a dog Love me. I wrote a thread on what I thought true repentance was ... you might enjoy it...... God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereselittleflower Posted February 21, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 58 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 5,457 Content Per Day: 1.70 Reputation: 4,220 Days Won: 37 Joined: 07/01/2015 Status: Offline Share Posted February 21, 2016 Repentance is more than saying we are sorry. It is abhorrence for our sins with the intent to turn from our sin and amend our ways and acting upon it bringing forth fruits worthy of repentance. Matthew 3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zemke Posted February 22, 2016 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1,028 Content Per Day: 0.23 Reputation: 451 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/24/2012 Status: Offline Share Posted February 22, 2016 Obedience for sure and what is wonderful about repentance is having the place for it at all. The love of God that has shown mercy that we would have the opportunity to repent. Without mercy, no place of repentance. And I fully agree, obey. The Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah time line is my favorite repentance revival themed story. Ezra 9:9-10 "For we are slaves; yet in our bondage, our God has not forsaken us, but has extended lovingkindness to us in the sight of the kings of Persia, to give us reviving to raise up the house of our God, to restore its ruins, and to give us a wall in Juda and Jerusalem. And now, our God, what shall we say after this? For we have forsaken thy commandments.......... As the woman caught in adultery was told by Jesus, "Go and sin no more." We serve a loving God, merciful and kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTC Posted February 22, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 18 Topic Count: 200 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 2,795 Content Per Day: 0.65 Reputation: 1,502 Days Won: 1 Joined: 06/25/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/26/1952 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Yes I agree. When we truly repent of a sin we have to stop doing it. Too many people think you just have to be sorry you did it. As an older man and one who has been a Christian some 34 yrs or so I realize some sins can take decades to finally stop doing them. But that is always the goal of repenting for a sin. We have to give it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinitin Posted February 22, 2016 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 13 Topic Count: 51 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,366 Content Per Day: 0.78 Reputation: 2,150 Days Won: 9 Joined: 01/10/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted February 22, 2016 I describe it as turning away from the following the desires of the flesh (sin) and turning to follow God. you can't serve two masters you turn away from one to serve the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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