Nature and Evidence of Repentance
Mark 1:15
And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent you, and believe the gospel.


I. Repentance is a change of mind concerning

(1)  God;

(2)  the law;

(3)  sin;

(4)  self;

(5)  Christ;

(6)  holiness.

II. Repentance is manifested by its effects:

(1)  Contrition;

(2)  confession;

(3)  self-abhorrence;

(4)  self- abandonment.

(W. W. Whythe.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

WEB: and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News."




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