The Most Important Equation
I. The most important equation in the world is:
(Repentance + Faith in Christ) = Conversion (Q&A 88; Ephesians 4:22-24)
II. The dying away of the old self, true repentance, involves (Q&A 89):
1) Genuine sorrow for sin (Psalm 51:3,4,17; 2 Corinthians 7:10)
2) Hatred of sin (Joel 2:12-13; Romans 7:14-25)
3) Running from sin (Genesis 39:12; 1 Timothy 6:11)
III. The coming to life, through saving faith in Christ alone, brings (Q&A 90):
1) Wholehearted joy in God through Christ (Psalm 51:8, 12)
2) A delight to do every kind of good (Colossians 1:10)
3) A deep desire to please God (2 Corinthians 5:9)