A. Three Reasons they should “Open their Hearts” 1. We have wronged no one 2. We have corrupted no one 3. We have defrauded (cheated) no one
B. Commending the Corinthians 7:3-4
II. Finding Titus 7:5-7, 13-16
A. The Historical Narrative 1:23-2:1; 2:12-13; 7:5-6, 7, 13-16
B. Comfort for the Downcast 7:5-7 1. Are YOU ever downcast, discouraged, in despair? Isaiah 49:13 2. How does God comfort the Downcast?
III. Godly Sorrow Contrasted with Earthly Sorrow 7:8-12
IV. Godly Sorrow and True Repentance
A. The Marks of Godly Sorrow 1. Godly Sorrow sees sin as an offense against God 2. Godly Sorrow leads to Repentance 3. Godly Sorrow sees grace as our only hope 4. Godly Sorrow causes us to hate the sin that we formerly loved
B. The Marks of the Sorrow of the World 1. The sorrow of the world leads to death 2. The sorrow of the world is fueled by shame 3. The sorrow of the world tends toward bitterness 4. The sorrow of the world hardens a heart
C. The Fruits of True Repentance 7:11 1. The Error of Decisional Regeneration. 2. The Corinthians true repentance
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“ Great Sermon! ” not only do u speak to us but also to the children,,,i wish i ahd this as a child,,,but thats ok,,,im here now,,thank u pastor steve for sharing yur sermon with us all,,,ALL FOR THE GLORY OF THE LORD,,,
Abundantly Blessed (10/14/2012)
from California
“ 'What is the fruit of true repentance?' ” Good examples here of what godly sorrow and earthly sorrow are. "When we don't repent we repeat.", this is so true. May God grant us truly repentant hearts. At the end decisional regeneration is discussed, I love it, always we need to be careful to tell others they need to repent, not that they can repent. Great Sermon.
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
