I. What is repentance?

A. “A change of heart that leads to a change of mind, resulting in a change of action” (Romans 3:23; 1 John 1:8, 10; Acts 17:30-31; John 12:48; Luke 13:1-5)
B. Biblical examples of repentance
1. Nineveh (Jonah 1-3; Matthew 12:41)
2. Simon of Samaria (Acts 8:9-13, 18-24)
3. The Philippians jailer (Acts 16:23-33)

II. Who should repent?

A. The alien sinner (Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6; Romans 10:10; Acts 2:38; 3:19)
B. The Christian who sins (Galatians 2:11-13; Matthew 5:31-32)
C. The erring congregation (Revelation 2:4, 14; 3:1, 14)

III. Why is repentance important?

A. Because of the goodness of God (Romans 2:4; 2 Peter 3:9)
B. Because of the severity of God (Romans 11:22; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11)