- What it is Isa 45:22; Mt 6:19-21; Ac 14:15; 2Co 5:17; Col 3:2; 1Th 1:9; Heb 12:1,2
- Commanded to all by God Eze 18:30-32; Ac 17:30
- Commanded by Christ Re 2:5,16; 3:3
- Given by God Ac 11:18; 2Ti 2:25
- Christ came to call sinners to Mt 9:13
- Christ exalted to give Ac 5:31
- By the operation of the Holy Spirit Zec 12:10
- Called repentance to life Ac 11:18
- Called repentance to salvation 2Co 7:10
- WE SHOULD BE LED TO, BY . The long-suffering of God Ge 6:3; 1Pe 3:20; 2Pe 3:9
. The goodness of God Ro 2:4
. The chastisements of God 1Ki 8:47; Re 3:19
. Godly sorrow works 2Co 7:10
- Necessary to the pardon of sin Ac 2:38; 3:19; 8:22
- Conviction of sin necessary to 1Ki 8:38; Pr 28:13; Ac 2:37,38; 19:18
- PREACHED . By Christ Mt 4:17; Mr 1:15
. By John the Baptist Mt 3:2
. By the Apostles Mr 6:12; Ac 20:21
. In the name of Christ Lu 24:47
- Not to be repented of 2Co 7:10
- The present time the season for Ps 95:7,8; Heb 3:7,8; Pr 27:1; Isa 55:6; 2Co 6:2; Heb 4:7
- There is joy in heaven over one sinner brought to Lu 15:7,10
- Ministers should rejoice over their people on their 2Co 7:9
- Should be evidenced by fruits Isa 1:16,17; Da 4:27; Mt 3:8; Ac 26:20
- SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY . Humility 2Ch 7:14; Jas 4:9,10
. Shame and confusion Ezr 9:6-15; Jer 31:19; Eze 16:61,63; Da 9:7,8
. Self-abhorrence Job 42:6
. Confession Le 26:40; Job 33:27
. Faith Mt 21:32; Mr 1:15; Ac 20:21
. Turning from sin 2Ch 6:26
. Turning from idolatry Eze 14:6; 1Th 1:9
. Greater zeal in the path of duty 2Co 7:11
- Exhortations to Eze 14:6; 18:30; Ac 2:38; 3:19
- THE WICKED . Averse to Jer 8:6; Mt 21:32
. Not led to by the judgments of God Re 9:20,21; 16:9
. Not led to, by miraculous interference Lu 16:30,31
. Neglect the time given for Re 2:21
. Condemned for neglecting Mt 11:20
- Danger of neglecting Mt 11:20-24; Lu 13:3,5; Re 2:22
- Neglect of, followed by swift judgment Re 2:5,16
- Denied to apostates Heb 6:4-6
- Illustrated Lu 15:18-21; 18:13
. The Prodigal Son Lu 15:17-19
. The Repentant Son Mt 21:29
. Paul Ga 1:23
- True-Exemplified . Israelites Jud 10:15,16
. David 2Sa 12:13
. Job Job 42:6
. Peter Mt 26:75
. Zacchaeus Lu 19:8
. Thief on the Cross Lu 23:40,41
- False-Exemplified . Saul 1Sa 15:24-30
. Ahab 1Ki 21:27-29
. Judas Mt 27:3-5
- Subdued by Chedorlaomer Ge 14:5
- Dwelt in Canaan Jos 17:15
- Og the king of Bashan was of Jos 13:12
- THE VALLEY OF . A border of Judah Jos 15:8
. Was exceedingly fruitful Isa 17:5
. David obtained victories over the Philistines in 2Sa 5:18,25
- The last of, destroyed by David and his warriors 1Sa 17:4, 49,50; 2Sa 21:15-22
- God gives reproof to his own children 2Sa 7:14; Job 5:17; 119:67, Ps 94:12; 71,75; Heb 12:6,7
- God gives, to the wicked Ps 50:21; Isa 51:20
- Christ sent to give Isa 2:4; 11:3
- The Holy Spirit gives Joh 16:7,8
- Christ gives, in love Re 3:19
- ON ACCOUNT OF . Impenitence Mt 11:20-24
. Not understanding Mt 16:9,11; Mr 7:18; Lu 24:25; Joh 8:43; 13:7,8
. Hardness of heart Mr 8:17; 16:14
. Fearfulness Mr 4:40; Lu 24:37,38
. Unbelief Mt 17:17,20; Mr 16:14
. Vain boasting Lu 22:34
. Reviling Christ Lu 23:40
. Unruly conduct 1Th 5:14
. Oppressing out brethren Ne 5:7
. Sinful practices Mt 21:13; Lu 3:19; Joh 2:16
- The Scriptures are profitable for Ps 19:7-11; 2Ti 3:16
- WHEN FROM GOD . Is for correction Ps 39:11
. Is despised by the wicked Pr 1:30
. Should not discourage saints Heb 12:5
. Pray that it be not be in anger Ps 6:1
. Should be accompanied by exhortation to repentance 1Sa 12:20-25
- DECLARED TO BE . Better than secret love Pr 27:5
. Better than the praise of fools Ec 7:5
. An excellent oil Ps 141:5
. More profitable to saints, than stripes to a fool Pr 17:10
- A proof of faithful friendship Pr 27:6
- LEADS TO . Understanding Pr 15:32
. Knowledge Pr 19:25
. Honour Pr 13:18
. Happiness Pr 6:23
- Eventually brings more respect than flattery Pr 28:23
- Of those who offend, a warning to others Ac 5:3, Le 19:17; 4,9; 1Ti 5:20; Tit 1:10,13
- Hypocrites not qualified to give Mt 7:5
- Ministers are sent to give Jer 44:4; Eze 3:17
- Ministers are empowered to give Mic 3:8
- MINISTERS SHOULD GIVE . Openly 1Ti 5:20
. Fearlessly Eze 2:3-7
. With all authority Tit 2:15
. With longsuffering &c 2Ti 4:2
. Unreservedly Isa 58:1
. Sharply, if necessary Tit 1:13
. With Christian love 2Th 3:15
- They who give, are hated by scorners Pr 9:8; 15:12
- Hatred of, a proof of brutishness Pr 12:1
- Hatred of, leads to destruction Pr 15:10; 29:1
- Contempt of, leads to remorse Pr 5:12
- Rejection of, leads to error Pr 10:17
- SAINTS SHOULD . Give Le 19:17; Eph 5:11
. Give no occasion for Php 2:15
. Receive kindly Ps 141:5
. Love those who give Pr 9:8
. Delight in those who give Pr 24:25
- Attention to a proof of prudence Pr 15:5
- Exemplified . Samuel 1Sa 13:13
. Nathan 2Sa 12:7-9
. Ahijah 1Ki 14:7-11
. Elijah 1Ki 21:20
. Elisha 2Ki 5:26
. Joab 1Ch 21:3
. Shemaiah 2Ch 12:5
. Hanani 2Ch 16:7
. Zechariah 2Ch 24:20
. John the Baptist Mt 3:7; Lu 3:19
. Stephen Ac 7:51
. Peter Ac 8:20
. Paul 1Co 1:10-13; 5:1-5; 6:1-8; 11:17-22; Ga 2:11
- Made for praise and glory of God Ps 148:10
- Placed under the dominion of man Ge 1:26
- Unclean and not eaten Le 11:31,40-43; Ac 10:11-14
- MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE . Chameleon Le 11:30
. Lizard Le 11:30
. Tortoise Le 11:29
. Horseleech Pr 30:15
. Scorpion De 8:15
. Flying fiery serpent De 8:15; Isa 30:6
. Dragon De 32:33; Job 30:29; Jer 9:11
. Viper Ac 28:3
. Adder or Asp Ps 58:4; 91:13; Pr 23:32
. Cockatrice or basilisk Isa 11:8; 59:5
- Solomon wrote a history of 1Ki 4:33
- Worshipped by Gentiles Ro 1:23
- No image of similitude of, to be made for worshipping De 4:16,18
- Jews condemned for worshipping Eze 8:10
- Christ set and example of Mt 26:39-44; Joh 12:27; 18:11
- SHOULD BE EXHIBITED IN . Submission to the will of God 2Sa 15:26; Ps 42:5,11; Mt 6:10
. Submission to the sovereignty of God in his purposes Ro 9:20,21
. The prospect of death Ac 21:13; 2Co 4:16-5:1
. Loss of goods Job 1:15, 16,21
. Loss of children Job 1:18, 19,21
. Chastisements Heb 12:9
. Bodily suffering Job 2:8-10
- The wicked are devoid of Pr 19:3
- Exhortation to Ps 37:1-11
- MOTIVES TO . God's greatness Ps 46:10
. God's love Heb 12:6
. God's justice Ne 9:33
. God's faithfulness 1Pe 4:19
. Our own sinfulness La 3:39; Mic 7:9
- Exemplified . Jacob Ge 43:14
. Aaron Le 10:3
. Israelites Jud 10:15
. Eli 1Sa 3:18
. David 2Sa 12:23
. Hezekiah 2Ki 20:19
. Job Job 2:10
. Stephen Ac 7:59
. Paul Ac 21:13
. Disciples Ac 21:14
. Peter 2Pe 1:14