Comments on: Repentance: Godly vs Worldly

By: Deborah (Discerning the World)

Deborah (Discerning the World) — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 15:35:06 +0000

In reply to R J.

RJ :hi:

You said “I know people on both “sides” of the chart”

Yip, me too, unfortunately too many on the wrong side of the chart :unhappy:

By: R J

R J — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 15:25:23 +0000

EXCELLENT chart, Deborah!! Very much appreciate your taking the time! :thumbsup: :thankyou: It’s one I’m going to keep in my files & possibly a hard copy inside my Bible.

I know people on both “sides” of the chart… pity the ones who’re on the wrong side.

By: Tom Lessing (Discerning the World)

Tom Lessing (Discerning the World) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:08:24 +0000

In reply to Deborah (Discerning the World).

Hi Deborah,

Indeed, Peter realized that he was a lost, hell-deserving sinner who was not worthy to be in the presence of God. It is a far cry from “Come forward to accept Jesus as your Savior and just repeat these words after me” and then “zap” they are slain in the spirit.

By: Deborah (Discerning the World)

Deborah (Discerning the World) — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 20:20:54 +0000

In reply to Tom Lessing (Discerning the World).

Hi Tom

In Luke 5:8 Peter felt and owned up to the fact that he was a man full of sin. He felt he had no right to be near Jesus, but Jesus could never depart from a broken-hearted sinner. It is Jesus’ richest, deepest joy to pour out His love and grace into a wounded soul – to heal the broken heart.

Luke 5:10 “And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.”

So here was Jesus’ divine response to the cry of a deeply remorseful heart. The wound in Peter’s heart was deep, but the God’s grace is even deeper. And Jesus Christ our Great Physician applied the precious remedy. I believe that Peter was not only convicted, but born again right there and then. :nod:

By: Tom Lessing (Discerning the World)

Tom Lessing (Discerning the World) — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 19:44:44 +0000

Question: When was Peter saved? This is not a question to trip you.

By: Deborah (Discerning the World)

Deborah (Discerning the World) — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:08:46 +0000

In reply to David and Tamra Lee. Awesome David and Tamra :hi5:

By: David and Tamra Lee

David and Tamra Lee — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:01:45 +0000

:thumbsup: Excellent, brief and Scriptural article on the difference between godly repentance and worldly sorrow. We’re sharing this article (in full, with full attribution) with the 6 prison inmates we write to across the US. God bless, use, provide for, and continue to guide you all! David and Tamra