Jonah - Some Questions About Biblical Repentance

Trinity PCA Sermons

“Some Questions About Biblical Repentance” Jonah 3:1-10
April 24, 2022 — Reverend Chris Harper

I. What does Biblical repentance look like? (5-9)
1. Conviction of sin
2. Humility
3. Sorrow for sin
4. Turning away from sin
5. Turning back to the Lord

II. Does our repentance change God’s plans? (10; Jer 18:7-10; Mal 3:6)
1. No – and we should be glad it doesn’t
2. Yes – and we should be thankful it does

III. Why is repentance gracious? (1)
1. Opportunity to turn away from what is not good for us
2. Threats & discipline are in context of our relationship with the Lord
3. Repentance shows our faith is real