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THE DOCTRINE OF REPENTANCE FROM DEAD WORKS
June to October 2017
Bishop Courtney Mclean
This is the foundational doctrine for transformation, Hebrews 5: 11-14 and Hebrews
6:1-2.
There is much warning against falling away – Matthew 3:2, Matthew 4:17.
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Be wary of legalism and works of flesh.
Practice forgiveness – Matthew 8: 31-35 and 15-17
Be wary of immorality – Jude 1:4, Galatians 5: 19-21 and Matthew 5: 27-30 – In
the last days they will turn the grace of God into lasciviousness .
Lasciviousness means to stir up what you cannot righteously satisfy.
Be wary of Idolatry – 1 Corinthians 10:4 – Turning away of our set time with God
to do other things is also idolatry.
Think differently
METANOIA
Literally, it is a Greek word meaning “change of mind”. Yet the
full meaning is somewhat more. In the New Testament, the
word metanoia is often translated as “repentance”. But this
kind of repentance is not about regret or guilt or shame; it
implies making a decision to turn around, to face a new
direction.
Repentance is a gift – 2 Timothy 2:24-26. We are encouraged to change our
thinking.
Grace Empowers what Truth Demands
Issue 3: Volume 1
November 2017
WAFIF Women’s Ministry