Steps to Christ -- Study Guide

“Repentance”

24. Define repentance. (23)

SC-SG 9.1

25. What was wrong with the repentance of Esau and Judas? (23, 24)

SC-SG 9.2

26. When the heart is opened to God’s Spirit, how is the sinner affected? (24)

SC-SG 9.3

27. When David repented, what several things did he pray for? (25)

SC-SG 9.4

28. Which comes first--repentance or coming to Jesus? (26)

SC-SG 9.5

29. Finish the sentence--“We can no more repent ________________________________________________________.” (26) SC-SG 9.6

30. Is it possible to become ashamed of sin without a knowledge of Christ? Be prepared to discuss your answer. (27)

SC-SG 10.1

31. What will happen to the sinner who does not resist the love of Christ? (27)

SC-SG 10.2

32. Thought question: Have I found in Christ the answer to my craving for something I do not have? If not, why not? (28)

SC-SG 10.3

33. What happens when the light from Christ shines into our souls? Discuss the experience of Daniel and Paul. (28, 29)

SC-SG 10.4

34. “God does not regard all sins as of equal magnitude; there are degrees of guilt in His estimation, as well as in that of man.” What does this mean? Prepare to discuss. (30, 31).

SC-SG 10.5

35. Why should we not wait to make ourselves better before coming to Christ? (31)

SC-SG 10.6

36. How would you answer the person who suggests that God is too good to destroy sinners? (31, 32)

SC-SG 11.1

37. What answer would you give to someone who says, “I am as good as professed Christians?” (32)

SC-SG 11.2

38. What are the dangers of procrastination in forsaking sin? (37, 38)

SC-SG 11.3

39. How will neglect or rejection of the grace of Christ affect the sinner? (33, 34)

SC-SG 11.4

40. What encouragement is offered to those who are tempted to despair regarding their sins? (35, 36)

SC-SG 11.5