2. The apparent “CONTRADICTION” between 1 John 1:9 and 2 Corinthians 7:1…

3. 1 John 1 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

4. 2 Corinthians 7 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

5. 2 Corinthians 6 16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. 18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

6. 2 Corinthians 7 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

7. The “CONTEXT” of 2 Corinthians…

8. 2 Corinthians 7 8 For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season.

9. 2 Corinthians 7 8 For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season. 9 Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. The “CONTEXT” of 2 Corinthians…

10. 2 Corinthians 7 8 For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season. 9 Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. 10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. The “CONTEXT” of 2 Corinthians…

11. The “CONTRASTS” of 2 Corinthians 7:8-11…

12. Two different types of SORROW… that lead to The passage contrasts…

13. Two different types of REPENTANCE… that actually leave you at The “CONTRASTS” of 2 Corinthians 7:8-11… Two different types of SORROW… that lead to The passage contrasts…

14. Two different PLACES! Two different types of REPENTANCE… that actually leave you at The “CONTRASTS” of 2 Corinthians 7:8-11… Two different types of SORROW… that lead to The passage contrasts…

15. 1. “WORLDLY” SORROW, which brings forth “WORLDLY” REPENTANCE and ultimately ends in DEATH. (7:10)

16. 2. “GODLY” SORROW, which brings forth “GODLY” REPENTANCE and ultimately ends in SALVATION. (7:10)

17. 2 Corinthians 7 10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

18. 2 Corinthians 7 10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. 1 John 2 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

19. “WORLDLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE…DEATH

20. 1. A “sorrow” over sin generated by “the LUST of the FLESH.

21. 1. A “sorrow” over sin generated by the LUST of the FLESH. SORRY for the PAIN you “FEEL” (i.e. in your flesh). “WORLDLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE…DEATH

22. KEY ISSUE: YOUR PAIN. SORRY for the PAIN you “FEEL” (i.e. in your flesh). “WORLDLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE…DEATH 1. A “sorrow” over sin generated by the LUST of the FLESH.

23. 2. A “sorrow” over sin generated by “the LUST of the EYES. “WORLDLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE…DEATH

24. 2. A “sorrow” over sin generated by the LUST of the EYES. SORRY because now you “SEE” all the way the sin has affected your LIFE. (You now “see” the CONSEQUENCES.) “WORLDLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE…DEATH

25. SORRY because now you “SEE” all the ways the sin has affected your LIFE. (You now “see” the CONSEQUENCES). KEY ISSUE: YOUR KINGDOM. 2. A “sorrow” over sin generated by the LUST of the EYES. “WORLDLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE…DEATH

26. 3. A “sorrow” over sin generated by “the PRIDE of LIFE. “WORLDLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE…DEATH

27. 3. A “sorrow” over sin generated by the PRIDE of LIFE. SORRY because now, not only do you “SEE” yourself differently, but you understand that OTHERS also VIEW you differently. “WORLDLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE…DEATH

28. SORRY because now, not only do you “SEE” yourself differently, but you understand that OTHERS also VIEW you differently. KEY ISSUE: YOUR NAME. 3. A “sorrow” over sin generated by the PRIDE of LIFE. “WORLDLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE…DEATH

29. “GODLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE…SALVATION

30. 1. SORRY because of the PAIN you brought upon GOD.

31. KEY ISSUE: GOD’S PAIN. “GODLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE…SALVATION

32. 2. SORRY because of how the consequences of your sin have affected God’s KINGDOM. “GODLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE…SALVATION

33. 2. SORRY because how the consequences of your sin have affected God’s KINGDOM. KEY ISSUE: GOD’S KINGDOM. “GODLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE…SALVATION

34. 3. SORRY because of the REPROACH you have brought upon God’s NAME. “GODLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE…SALVATION

35. 3. SORRY because of the REPROACH you have brought upon God’s NAME. KEY ISSUE: GOD’S NAME. “GODLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE…SALVATION

36. 7 SEVEN CHARACTERISTICS OF “GODLY” SORROW/REPENTANCE (2 COR. 7:11) …

37. 2 Corinthians 7 11 For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

38. 1 CAREFULNESS.

39. CLEARING. 2

40. Acts 24 15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.

41. INDIGNATION. 3

42. FEAR. 4

43. 1 Corinthians 10 12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

44. VEHEMENT DESIRE. 5

45. ZEAL. 6

46. Psalm 69 9 For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.

47. Psalm 119 139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

48. REVENGE. 7

49. 2 Corinthians 7 11 For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.