A right understanding of sin lies at the root of all saving Christianity.
– JC Ryle –
Repentance
Is there such a thing as a “carnal Christian”? – Leonard Ravenhill
Get rid of this bunkum about the “carnal Christian.” Forget it! If you’re carnal, you’re not saved.
– Leonard Ravenhill –
A Heart Fit for Holy Duty – Thomas Watson
Sorrow and melting of heart fits us for every holy duty. A piece of lead, while it is in the lump, can be put to no use, but melt it, and you may then cast it into any mould, and it is made useful. So a heart that is hardened into a lump of sin is good for nothing, but when it is dissolved by repentance, it is useful.
– Thomas Watson –
from The Doctrine of Repentance, 1668
Die Preaching Repentance – Matthew Henry
Some people do not like to hear much of repentance; but I think it is so necessary that if I should die in the pulpit, I would desire to die preaching repentance.
– Matthew Henry –
A Changed Mind and Heart – Watchman Nee
Because it has been so united with the devil it is vital for man to receive from God a change of mind before he can receive a new heart.
– Watchman Nee –
The Heart of Repentance – JI Packer
Repentance is more than just sorrow for the past; repentance is a change of mind and heart, a new life of denying self and serving the Savior as king in self’s place.
– JI Packer –
Beginning of Salvation – Martin Luther
The recognition of sin is the beginning of salvation.
– Martin Luther –
Have You Truly Repented of Your Sins? – Matthew Henry
Many mourn for their sins that do not truly repent of them, weep bitterly for them, and yet continue in love and league with them.
– Matthew Henry –
True Revival – Henry Blackaby
When Holy God draws near in true revival, people come under terrible conviction of sin. The outstanding feature of spiritual awakening has been the profound consciousness of the Presence and holiness of God.
– Henry Blackaby –