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Repentance

Related: Conversion Repentance means to have a change of mind; literally “re” (change) “pent” (think). Repentance is an important part of God’s work in the soul leading to salvation. There are both positive and negative aspects of repentance. Positively, there should be “repentance toward God” (Acts 20:21). Negatively, there should be “repentance from dead […]

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James 4

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Overcoming Evil in Various Forms James 4 James 4. As in the previous chapters, James now draws on another thread that he touched on in chapter 1. The temptations to sin that we face are really a result of being drawn away by our own lusts. Particularly it centers around the exhortation […]

Genesis 44

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Joseph’s Silver Cup Genesis 44 Genesis 44. This chapter we have the final step in a sequence of events designed to test Joseph’s brethren concerning their repentance. Using the silver cup, Joseph threatens the liberty of Benjamin, which was the brother’s greatest fear. But in response, Judah demonstrates his desire to spare […]

2 Corinthians 7

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Conclusion: an Account of Paul’s Missions & Motives – Part 2 2 Corinthians 7 Part 2 of Paul’s Account. In 2 Cor. 2:13, Paul left off saying “I came away to Macedonia.” Remarkably, v.5 picks up from that very point; “when we came into Macedonia…”. In the intervening […]

Acts 2

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk The Day of Pentecost: The Promise of the Spirit Fulfilled Acts 2 Acts 2. In ch.1 we have a glorified man seated in heaven at God’s right hand. In ch.2 we have the Holy Spirit sent down. These two events are closely linked. The sending of the Holy Spirit was consequent on […]

Psalm 51

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Psalm 51 A Confession of Sin and Blood-guiltiness Psalm 51. This Psalm is an answer to Psalm 50:14; “sacrifice to God confession”. The confession is what we have in Psalm 51. This is the last of the penitential psalms, which contain the confession of sins (Psalms 25; 32; 38; 41; 51). There […]

2 Corinthians 1 – 2

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk True Christian Ministry: The Life of Christ Displayed 2 Corinthians 1 – 7 O U T L I N E – True Christian Ministry: The Life of Christ Displayed 2 Corinthians 1 – 7 – Introduction: an Account of Paul’s Missions & Motives – Part 1 2 Corinthians 1-2 – Christian Transformation: […]

Genesis 42

Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Joseph’s Brothers Come to Egypt Genesis 42 Genesis 42 – 44. These chapters are typical of the way the Lord will work to bring the remnant of Israel to repentance for the guilt of the nation, and bring about their restoration. In ch.42, the brothers make their first trip into Egypt, and […]