Comments on: Repentance Uncompromised

By: Tammy Fish

Tammy Fish — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 15:22:18 +0000

Such an encouraging post, Peter. Just finished a review on Moments with Malachi by Michael Powell on Goodreads, You two men need to meet. You each have a different voice, but a very similar message. Falling in love with God!

By: Charlie Carron

Charlie Carron — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 17:56:46 +0000

Great post, Peter!

By: Manfred

Manfred — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 13:03:37 +0000

Many thanks for this post. ‘Tis far too common for reformed folks to teach repentance as something we muster up and contribute to our justification.

Blessings in Christ from across the pond.

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 23:00:47 +0000

When reading through Nehemiah a couple of weeks ago, I was struck by the repentant response of the people. It says that they came with fasting, sackcloth, and dirt on their heads and cried out to the Lord. For a quarter of the day they read from the Law, and for a quarter of the day they made confession of their sins and worshiped the Lord. Earlier in Ezra as well, Ezra’s response to God over his people’s sin is significant and heartfelt. I was thinking as I read through those two books that I have never witnessed that kind of corporate repentance. It’s also striking to note that their response to God was first repentance and confession, followed by worship. As you point out, we come to the Lord completely empty, and yet He remains our faithful, loving Husband. Repentance and worship are the only fitting responses! Thanks, Peter, for this beautiful description of repentance.