| Introduction and Overview of Repentance | | Confusion Over Repentance 3 | | Repentance in a Nutshell | | In a Nutshell, Repentance in the Old Testament | | In a Nutshell -- Repentance in the New Testament | | Generic Repentance | | What Is Saving Repentance? | | Repentance: Looking at the Context | | Repentance and the Divinity of Jesus, Part 1 | | Repentance and the Divinity of Jesus, Part 2 | | Repentence and the Divinity of Jesus, Part 3 | | Savins Repentnace About the Person and Work of Christ | | Repentance and Jesus' Offer of Salvation | | Repentance from Religion, Matthew 3:5-9 Part 1 | | Rep;entance from Religion, Matthew 3:5-9 Part 2 | | Repentance from Religion: Matthew 3:5-9, Part 3 | | Repentance from self righteousness: Luke 13:4-5 | | Repentance from Self Righteousness, Luke 13:4-5 | | Repentence from Self Righteousness, Luke 13:4-5 | | Repentance from Religious Ritiuals, Hebrews 6:1-2 | | Repentance from Religious Rituals, Hebrews 6:1-2 | | Repentance and Jesus' Offer of Salvation, Summary | | Repentance from Sin | | Why Would God Need a Bull Horn? | | Repentance throughout the New Testament, Introduction | | Repentance in Matthew 3 | | Repentance in Matthew 4:17 | | Repentance in Matthew 9:13 | | Repentance in Matthew 11:20-24 | | Repentance in Matthew 12:41 | | Repentance in Matthew 21:29 | | Repentance in Matthew 27:3 | | Repentance in Mark 1:4 | | Repentance in Mark 1:15 | | Repentance in Mark 2:17 | | Repentance in Mark 6:12 | | Repentance in Luke 3:3 | | Repentance in Luke 3:8 | | Repentance in Luke 5:32 | | Repentance in Luke 10:13 | | Repentance in Luke 11:32 | | Repentance in Luke 13:3, 5 | | Repentance in Luke 15:7 | | Repentance in Luke 16:30 | | Luke 17:3-4 | | Repentance in Luke 24:47 | | Repentance in Acts 2:38 | | Repentance in Acts 3:19 | | Repentance in Acts 5:31 | | Repentance in Acts 8:22 | | Repentance in Acts 11:18 | | Repentance in Acts 13:24 | | Repentance in Acts 17:30 | | Repentance in Acts 19:4 | | Repentance in Acts 20:21 | | Repentance in Acts 26:20 | | Repentance in Romans 2:4 | | Repentance in Romans 11:29 | | Repentance in 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 | | Repentance in 2 Corinthians 12:21 | | Repentance in 2 Timothy 2:25 | | Repentance in Hebrews 6:1 | | Repentance in Hebrews 6:6 | | Repentance in Hebrews 7:21 | | Repentance in Hebrews 12:17 | | Repentance in 2 Peter 3:9 | | Repentance in Revelation 2:5 (2x) | | Repentance in Revelation 2:16 | | Repentance in Revelation 2:21-22 | | Repentance in Revelation 3:3 | | Repentance in Revelation 3:19 | | Repentance in Revelation 9:20 & 21 | | Repentance in Revelation 16:9 & 11 | | Appendix C, Repentance as a Condition for Salvation, pg. 1 | | Appendix C: Repentance as a Condition for Salvation, pg. 2 | | Appendix D - Repentance from Sin in the New Testament | | Appendix E, Other Theological Usages of Repentance in the New Testament | | Appendix F: Generic Repentance in the New Testament |
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Repentance in Luke 15:7
1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.
2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying,
4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
Subject Repenting, not repenting, etc.: Publicans (tax collectors) and sinners.
Object of that repentance: No object of repentance is explicitly stated in this passage. If the object of repentance is to be determined, it must be determined implicitly from the context. The only definitive things we know about the people who are said to repent in this passage are learned in verses 1) They drew near to Jesus and 2) In order to hear Him. The passage is clearly soteriological, and the only definitive thing we can determine about how a sinner repents is that they come to Jesus and receive his teaching.
Consequence of repentance: Something has happened that is profound enough it causes the angels to rejoice. In view of this, and the contrast of "just" men and "sinners," the passage is plainly soteriological. A "just" man (one who is "not guilty" in the sight of God) has already received the salvation of Jesus Christ, but a "sinner" is in need of repentance. It is clear from the context that the lost sinner becomes right with God when he repents by "drawing near to Jesus" and "hearing Him." The passage is plainly soteriological, and it is not teaching salvation by morality. It teaches salvation by placing one's faith in Jesus as the Savior of mankind.
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Repentance in Luke 15:7 |
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