CHAP. XV. - Of Repentance unto Life
1. Repentance unto life is an evangelical grace, (Zech. 12:10, Acts 11:18) 
the doctrine whereof is to be preached by every minister of the Gospel, as 
well as 
that of faith in Christ. (Luke 24:47, Mark 1:15, Acts 20:21)
2. By it, a sinner, out of the sight and sense not only of the danger, but 
also 
of the filthiness and odiousness of his sins, as contrary to the holy nature, 
and 
righteous law of God; and upon the apprehension of His mercy in Christ to 
such as 
are penitent, so grieves for, and hates his sins, as to turn from them all 
unto God, 
(Ezek. 18:30-31, Ezek. 36:31, Isa. 30:22, Ps. 51:4, Jer. 31:18-19, Joel 
2:12-13,15, Amos 5:15, Ps. 119:128, 2 Cor. 7:11) purposing and endeavouring 
to 
walk with Him in all the ways of His commandments. (Ps. 119:6,59,106, Luke 
1:6, 2 
Kings 23:25)
3. Although repentance be not to be rested in, as any satisfaction for sin, 
or 
any cause of the pardon thereof, (Ezek. 36:31-32, Ezek. 16:61-63) which is 
the act 
of God's free grace in Christ; (Hos. 14:2,4, Rom. 3:24, Eph. 1:7) yet it is 
of such 
necessity to all sinners, that none may expect pardon without it. (Luke 
13:3,5, Acts 
17:30-31)
4. As there is no sin so small, but it deserves damnation; (Rom. 6:23, Rom. 
5:12, Matt. 12:36) so there is no sin so great, that it can bring damnation 
upon 
those who truly repent. (Isa. 55:7, Rom. 8:1, Isa. 1:16,18)
5. Men ought not to content themselves with a general repentance, but it is 
every man's duty to endeavour to repent of his particular sins, particularly. 
(Ps. 
19:13, Luke 19:8. 1 Tim 1:13,15)
6. As every man is bound to make private confession of his sins to God, 
praying for the pardon thereof; (Ps. 51:4-5,7,9,14, Ps. 32:5-6) upon which, 
and the 
forsaking of them, he shall find mercy; (Prov. 28:13, 1 John 1:9) so, he that 
scandalizeth his brother, or the Church of Christ, ought to be willing, by a 
private or 
publick confession, and sorrow for his sin, to declare his repentance to 
those that 
are offended, (James 5:16, Luke 17:3-4, Josh. 7:19, Ps. 51) who are thereupon 
to 
be reconciled to him, and in love to receive him. (2 Cor. 2:8)
Westminster Assembly, The Westminster Confession of Faith, (Oak Harbor, WA: 
Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1995, [Online] Available: Logos Library System.
Sincerely in Christ,
Charlie Ray, 
Chaplain
1 Timothy 4:16
Watch your life and doctrine closely.
Persevere in them, because if you do,
you will save both yourself and your hearers.  (NIV).
chaplain@isgroup.net
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