WHATEVER HAPPENED TO REPENTANCE, PT. 3 By David Hocking

 

2 Corinthians 7:9-11

REVIEW: The words for “repentance” in the Old Testament include the Hebrew word nacham which is used 40 times, nearly all of which are used of God Himself. It means “to lament” or “to grieve.” The Hebrew word shuvah is used 3 times and translated as “repent” but 185 times as the word “turn” and 369 times as “turn again.” The New Testament words include the Greek word metamelomai which is found 8 times and refers to a feeling of concern or regret. A form of the word appears in 2 Corinthians. The primary Greek word is metanoeo which is used 60 times and refers to a “change of mind” that leads to a change in conduct. Various forms of the English word “repentance” appear 104 times in the KJV.

SEVEN CHARACTERISTICS OF BIBLICAL REPENTANCE 

1.      CAREFULNESS—the Greek word spoude is used 14 times and refers to the speed or eagerness with which a person responds when confronted.

2.      CLEARING OF YOURSELVES—the Greek word apologia referring to a defense or apologetic—an apology rooted in the desire to be forgiven for what you have done. It is used 8 times.

TO BE CONTINUED

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