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Paris Reidhead , "Temptation and Sin" (Audio Teaching) Temptation is the proposition presented to the mind or the intellect to gratify a good appetite in a forbidden way. Temptation isn't sin. It is an idea presented to the intellect. Our Lord Jesus was tempted in all points like as we are, yet without sin. Temptation isn't sin. Sin is the decision of the will to gratify a good appetite in a bad way. It's not the gratification of it; it's the decision to do it. The decision to do it before the act is complete gives to the act the character of transgression. The decision constitutes the essence of sin. When a child of God sins, 1. Fellowship with God is interrupted. “If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with one another.” If we walk in darkness, that fellowship is broken. If we never had the witness of the Spirit, and joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit, we would not ever know whether the fellowship...

1. It is God's will that all humans come to repentance (2Pet.3:9) 2. God calls man to repentance 3. Jesus came to call sinners to repentance (Matt.9:13) 4. Repentance is granted through the Sacrificial Death, Resurrection, and Exaltation of Christ (Acts 5:31; 11:18 - Note: Both to Jews and Gentiles) 5. God grants repentance (2Tim.2:25) 6. Repentance and remission of sins should be preached in Jesus' name to all nations (Luke 24:47) ->John preached the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel (Acts 13:24) What Leads us to Repentance 1. Goodness of God leads us to repentance (Rom.2:4) 2. Godly Sorrow leads us to repentance (2Cor.7:9,10) 3. Message of sincere correction leads to repentance (2Tim.2:25) 4. God's rebuke and chastening leads us to repentance (Rev.3:19) Repentance Involves  1. Knowledge of the Truth (2Tim.2:25) 2. Coming to senses (2Tim.2:26) 3. Extreme grief over sin (Jer.8:6; Matt.11:21) 4. Zeal for God (Rev.3:19) 5. Verbal confession  (a) of remorse...