CONFESSING our sins

 James 4:10

King James Version

10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, 

and he shall lift you up.

It is painful, but it is refreshing.

And very healing.

To be able to confess our sins before GOD.

And seek His love, mercy, and forgiveness.

Psalm 51:17

King James Version

17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: 

a broken and a contrite heart, O God,

thou wilt not despise.

It takes quite a person, to admit to having sinned.

And repenting of it.

Leviticus 5:5

King James Version

5 And it shall be, 

when he shall be guilty in one of these things, 

that he shall confess that he hath sinned 

in that thing:

Daniel 9:5

King James Version

5 We have sinned, 

and have committed iniquity, 

and have done wickedly, 

and have rebelled, 

even by departing from thy precepts 

and from thy judgments:

Psalm 32:5

King James Version

5 I acknowledge my sin unto thee, 

and mine iniquity have I not hid. 

I said, 

I will confess my transgressions 

unto the Lord; 

and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. 

Selah.

Proverbs 28:13

King James Version

13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: 

but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them 

shall have mercy.

1 John 1:9

King James Version

9 If we confess our sins, 

he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, 

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Romans 3:23-24

King James Version

23 For all have sinned, 

and come short of the glory of God;

24 Being justified freely by his grace 

through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

Romans 10:10

King James Version

10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; 

and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

James 4:8

King James Version

8 Draw nigh to God, 

and he will draw nigh to you.

Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; 

and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

The Rapture can happen any moment.

We need to get right with GOD.

The only way is to be born again.

That we may be taught by GOD's SPIRIT.

And have eternal life.

John 3:16

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

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NEED for REPENTANCE

 

JESUS on the HOLY SPIRIT:

John 16:8

King James Version

8 And when he is come, 

he will reprove the world of sin, 

and of righteousness, and of judgment:

The Bible has many verses on repentance.

The following verses will tell us more.

On repentance.

The need for repentance.

And the fruits of repentance.

2 Chronicles 7:14

King James Version

14 If my people, 

which are called by my name, 

shall humble themselves, 

and pray, 

and seek my face, 

and turn from their wicked ways; 

then will I hear from heaven, 

and will forgive their sin, 

and will heal their land.

Proverbs 28:13

King James Version

13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: 

but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them 

shall have mercy.

Ezekiel 18:20-22

King James Version

20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. 

The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, 

neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: 

the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, 

and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

21 But if the wicked will turn 

from all his sins that he hath committed, 

and keep all my statutes, 

and do that which is lawful and right, 

he shall surely live, 

he shall not die.

22 All his transgressions that he hath committed, 

they shall not be mentioned unto him: 

in his righteousness that he hath done he shall live.

Ezekiel 18:23

King James Version

23 Have I any pleasure at all 

that the wicked should die? 

saith the Lord God: 

and not that he should return from his ways, 

and live?

Ezekiel 18:27-28

King James Version

27 Again, when the wicked man turneth away 

from his wickedness that he hath committed, 

and doeth that which is lawful and right, 

he shall save his soul alive.

28 Because he considereth, 

and turneth away from all his transgressions 

that he hath committed, 

he shall surely live, 

he shall not die.

Matthew 4:17

King James Version

17 From that time 

Jesus began to preach, 

and to say, 

Repent: 

for the kingdom of heaven 

is at hand.

Luke 13:1-3

King James Version

13 There were present at that season 

some that told him of the Galilaeans, 

whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

2 And Jesus answering said unto them, 

Suppose ye that these Galilaeans 

were sinners above all the Galilaeans, 

because they suffered such things?

3 I tell you, Nay: 

but, except ye repent, 

ye shall all likewise perish.

Luke 13:4-5

King James Version

4 Or those eighteen, 

upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, 

and slew them, 

think ye that they were sinners above all men 

that dwelt in Jerusalem?

5 I tell you, Nay: 

but, except ye repent, 

ye shall all likewise perish.

Acts 2:38-39

King James Version

38 Then Peter said unto them, 

Repent, 

and be baptized every one of you 

in the name of Jesus Christ 

for the remission of sins, 

and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

39 For the promise is unto you, 

and to your children, 

and to all that are afar off, 

even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

Acts 3:19-21

King James Version

19 Repent ye therefore, 

and be converted, 

that your sins may be blotted out, 

when the times of refreshing 

shall come from the presence of the Lord.

20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, 

which before was preached unto you:

21 Whom the heaven must receive 

until the times of restitution of all things, 

which God hath spoken by the mouth 

of all his holy prophets 

since the world began.

Acts 17:30-31

King James Version

30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; 

but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

31 Because he hath appointed a day, 

in the which he will judge the world in righteousness 

by that man whom he hath ordained; 

whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, 

in that he hath raised him from the dead.

Romans 2:2-6

King James Version

2 But we are sure that the judgment of God 

is according to truth 

against them which commit such things.

3 And thinkest thou this, 

O man, 

that judgest them which do such things, 

and doest the same, 

that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

4 Or despisest thou the riches 

of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; 

not knowing that the goodness of God 

leadeth thee to repentance?

5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart 

treasurest up unto thyself wrath 

against the day of wrath and revelation 

of the righteous judgment of God;

6 Who will render to every man 

according to his deeds:

Romans 2:7-8

King James Version

7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing 

seek for glory and honour and immortality, 

eternal life:

8 But unto them that are contentious, 

and do not obey the truth, 

but obey unrighteousness, 

indignation and wrath,

Romans 2:9-11

King James Version

9 Tribulation and anguish, 

upon every soul of man that doeth evil, 

of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;

10 But glory, honour, and peace, 

to every man that worketh good, 

to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:

11 For there is no respect of persons with God.

2 Peter 3:9

King James Version

9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, 

as some men count slackness; 

but is longsuffering to us-ward, 

not willing that any should perish, 

but that all should come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:10-14

King James Version

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; 

in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, 

and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, 

the earth also and the works that are therein 

shall be burned up.

11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, 

what manner of persons ought ye to be 

in all holy conversation and godliness,

12 Looking for and hasting unto 

the coming of the day of God, 

wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, 

and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

13 Nevertheless we, 

according to his promise, 

look for new heavens and a new earth, 

wherein dwelleth righteousness.

14 Wherefore, beloved, 

seeing that ye look for such things, 

be diligent that ye may be found of him 

in peace, 

without spot, 

and blameless.

1 John 1:9

King James Version

9 If we confess our sins, 

he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, 

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Revelation 2:5

King James Version

5 Remember therefore 

from whence thou art fallen, 

and repent, 

and do the first works; 

or else I will come unto thee quickly, 

and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, 

except thou repent.

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REASONS for REPENTANCE

 

Romans 2:4

King James Version

4 Or despisest thou the riches 

of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; 

not knowing that the goodness of God 

leadeth thee to repentance?

Many people defy repentance.

They don't believe in it.

Because they don't believe in JESUS.

But's time to believe in both.

Here's why.

The KINGDOM of GOD is at hand.

Mark 1:15

King James Version

15 And saying, 

The time is fulfilled, 

and the kingdom of God is at hand: 

repent ye, 

and believe the gospel.

GOD commands us all to repent.

Acts 17:30

King James Version

30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; 

but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

2 Peter 3:9

King James Version

9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, 

as some men count slackness; 

but is longsuffering to us-ward, 

not willing that any should perish, 

but that all should come to repentance.

ALL of us have sinned.

Romans 3:23

King James Version

23 For all have sinned, 

and come short of the glory of God;

1 John 1:8-10

King James Version

8 If we say that we have no sin, 

we deceive ourselves, 

and the truth is not in us.

9 If we confess our sins, 

he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, 

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

10 If we say that we have not sinned, 

we make him a liar, 

and his word is not in us.

The RAPTURE can happen any moment.

Matthew 24:39-42

King James Version

39 And knew not until the flood came, 

and took them all away; 

so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

40 Then shall two be in the field; 

the one shall be taken, and the other left.

41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; 

the one shall be taken, and the other left.

42 Watch therefore: 

for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

King James Version

16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven 

with a shout, 

with the voice of the archangel, 

and with the trump of God: 

and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17 Then we which are alive and remain 

shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, 

to meet the Lord in the air: 

and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

That we may receive the SPIRIT of GOD.

Acts 2:38

King James Version

38 Then Peter said unto them, 

Repent, 

and be baptized every one of you 

in the name of Jesus Christ 

for the remission of sins, 

and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

That JESUS may heal our land.

2 Chronicles 7:14

King James Version

14 If my people, 

which are called by my name, 

shall humble themselves, 

and pray, 

and seek my face, 

and turn from their wicked ways; 

then will I hear from heaven, 

and will forgive their sin, 

and will heal their land.

That we would NOT perish.

Luke 13:3

King James Version

3 I tell you, Nay: 

but, except ye repent, 

ye shall all likewise perish.

John 8:24

King James Version

24 I said therefore unto you, 

that ye shall die in your sins: 

for if ye believe not that I am he, 

ye shall die in your sins.

That we may have GOD's MERCY.

Proverbs 28:13

King James Version

13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: 

but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them 

shall have mercy.

That we may be SAVED.

Isaiah 30:15

King James Version

15 For thus saith the Lord God, 

the Holy One of Israel; 

In returning and rest shall ye be saved; 

in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: 

and ye would not.

Acts 16:31

King James Version

31 And they said, 

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, 

and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

That our sins may be FORGIVEN.

Acts 3:19

King James Version

19 Repent ye therefore, 

and be converted, 

that your sins may be blotted out, 

when the times of refreshing shall come 

from the presence of the Lord.

That we may be BLAMELESS before the LORD.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

King James Version

23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; 

and I pray God your whole spirit 

and soul and body be preserved blameless 

unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

That we may have ETERNAL LIFE with JESUS.

John 3:16-17

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world 

to condemn the world; 

but that the world through him 

might be saved.

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A need for HUMILITY

 

2 Chronicles 7:14

King James Version

14 If my people, which are called by my name, 

shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, 

and turn from their wicked ways; 

then will I hear from heaven, 

and will forgive their sin, 

and will heal their land.

To know about repentance, you must be humble.

Only thing is, the world belongs to the fallen one.

The one full of pride, and venom.

The father of lies.

He wanted GOD's throne.

He was jealous of JESUS.

The enemy seeks to destroy us all.

Pride is his nature.

Isaiah 14:11-14

King James Version

11 Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, 

and the noise of thy viols: 

the worm is spread under thee, 

and the worms cover thee.

12 How art thou fallen from heaven, 

O Lucifer, son of the morning! 

how art thou cut down to the ground, 

which didst weaken the nations!

13 For thou hast said in thine heart, 

I will ascend into heaven, 

I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: 

I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, 

in the sides of the north:

14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; 

I will be like the most High.

And this was his end:

Isaiah 14:15-20

King James Version

15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, 

to the sides of the pit.

16 They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, 

and consider thee, saying, 

Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, 

that did shake kingdoms;

17 That made the world as a wilderness, 

and destroyed the cities thereof; 

that opened not the house of his prisoners?

18 All the kings of the nations, 

even all of them, lie in glory, 

every one in his own house.

19 But thou art cast out of thy grave 

like an abominable branch, 

and as the raiment of those that are slain, 

thrust through with a sword, 

that go down to the stones of the pit; 

as a carcase trodden under feet.

20 Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial, 

because thou hast destroyed thy land, 

and slain thy people: 

the seed of evildoers shall never be renowned.

Revelation 20:10

King James Version

10 And the devil that deceived them 

was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, 

where the beast and the false prophet are, 

and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

Pride ensures a fall.

Proverbs 16:18

King James Version

18 Pride goeth before destruction, 

and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Let us be humble, before our HUMBLE LORD.

JESUS taught us humility.

He went to the CROSS for our sins.

He bore all the pain, the shame, and death.

Philippians 2:8

King James Version

8 And being found in fashion as a man, 

he humbled himself, 

and became obedient unto death, 

even the death of the cross.

JESUS is our living example for love, peace, joy, humility, obedience, and glory.

Let us follow the LORD.

John 3:3-7

King James Version

3 Jesus answered and said unto him, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born again, 

he cannot see the kingdom of God.

4 Nicodemus saith unto him, 

How can a man be born when he is old? 

can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, 

and be born?

5 Jesus answered, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; 

and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 

Ye must be born again.

Galatians 5:16-18

King James Version

16 This I say then, 

Walk in the Spirit, 

and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, 

and the Spirit against the flesh: 

and these are contrary the one to the other: 

so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, 

ye are not under the law.

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WHY people reject REPENTANCE

 

The LORD JESUS declared:

John 8:37

King James Version

37 I know that ye are Abraham's seed; 

but ye seek to kill me, 

because my word hath no place in you.

What is repentance?

What do people know of repentance?

Why don't they repent?

Why don't they turn to the LORD?

Why don't they want to have knowledge of GOD?

JESUS answered simply:

John 8:47

King James Version

47 He that is of God heareth God's words: 

ye therefore hear them not, 

because ye are not of God.

People don't want to repent, because they are not believers.

1 John 5:19

King James Version

19 And we know that we are of God, 

and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

JESUS has the LAST word on that.

John 8:43-45

King James Version

43 Why do ye not understand my speech? 

even because ye cannot hear my word.

44 Ye are of your father the devil, 

and the lusts of your father ye will do. 

He was a murderer from the beginning, 

and abode not in the truth, 

because there is no truth in him. 

When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: 

for he is a liar, and the father of it.

45 And because I tell you the truth, 

ye believe me not.

John 10:25-26

King James Version

25 Jesus answered them, 

I told you, and ye believed not: 

the works that I do in my Father's name, 

they bear witness of me.

26 But ye believe not, 

because ye are not of my sheep, 

as I said unto you.

In SUMMARY, people reject repentance for these reasons:

my word hath no place in you

ye are not of God

the whole world lieth in wickedness

because ye cannot hear my word

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do.

ye believe me not

because ye are not of my sheep

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