The Need for Repentance (Remastered)

Описание: A Sermon on John 4.27-30 https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons/book...

"There's no sense, there is no meaning to the word salvation apart from this: He saves. From what? From the condemnation of the law." ―Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Sermon Description
What sets Christianity apart from all other religions in the world? What one characteristic marks the beginning of every great revival? What was the purpose of the Old Testament law, and what do these questions have to do with each other? The answer, as presented in this sermon on John 4.27–30 titled “The Need for Repentance,” is the conviction of sin. Using the woman at the well as an example, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones shows that the beginning of Jesus’s message is to convict of sin and for all to agree with the woman who said, “Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did.” Throughout the Bible, people who are brought into the presence of God are first convicted of their sin. Jacob feared and Isaiah confessed in their encounters with the most Holy God. This conviction is not hopeless, but is the mode in which the Christian is brought to the necessary hatred and repentance of sin. Dr. Lloyd-Jones reminds that if one has not been brought to a place of repentance, then they are in a religion without Christ and one that ends in hellfire. For those who have repented, their conviction of sin is an assurance that they are God’s people.

Sermon Breakdown
The woman of Samaria's first statement to the people of her city was "Come see a man who told me all things that ever I did. Is not this the Christ?" This shows that conviction of sin is essential to truly receiving Christ.
Many today lack conviction of sin and true knowledge of Christ. They know little of the "well of water springing up into everlasting life" that Christ offers.
Conviction of sin shows the difference between cults/mere religion and true Christianity. Cults never produce conviction of sin.
Conviction of sin is emphasized throughout the Bible, from John the Baptist to Paul. The law shows our need for Christ by convicting us of sin.
Christ's teaching and presence often convicted people of sin, even without words. Examples include Jacob, Isaiah, and Peter.
The Holy Spirit's primary work is to convict the world of sin, as Jesus said. Examples include Pentecost, Paul, and the Philippian jailer.
Conviction of sin has been key in church history, from Augustine to Luther to Wesley. Revivals are always marked by conviction of sin.
There is no meaning in the word "salvation" apart from conviction of sin. Jesus saves us from our sin, as the angel told Joseph. The law shows our need for Christ.
We must feel conviction of sin to truly know Christ. We must know we are saved from the guilt and condemnation of sin. "Come see a man who told me all things that ever I did. Is not this the Christ?" shows the proper order.