The Key Steps to Becoming a Christian part 2. Repentance

Lower Earley Baptist Church 2016
2. Repentance

In addressing the subject of being born again, becoming a Christian, and entering the kingdom, David Pawson highlights a less frequently used name for Jesus, “Saviour”, stating, “that is what he came to do. He came to save people”. Specifically, “Jesus saves us from our sins”.

David guides us through the first four steps on the way of salvation from the New Testament: REPENT, BELIEVE, BE BAPTISED and RECEIVE, seeing the involvement of the Trinity in them: REPENT towards God the Father; BELIEVE in the Lord Jesus; BE BAPTISED in water, and RECEIVE the Holy Spirit.

David teaches that repentance (which is ongoing) involves asking forgiveness for specific sins; it also requires proof (being sorry enough to stop). We are being “salvaged” and “made useful to God again” in “a process that takes time”, in the three stages: justification, sanctification, and glorification.

David explores the theological debate regarding salvation, addressing relevant passages in the New Testament. In tackling questions such as “Why isn’t everybody saved?”, “Why doesn’t everybody go through these four steps?”, and “Who is in charge of our salvation?”, he examines the contrasting views of prominent figures in church history — particularly the Protestant Reformers. Offering his personal view, he states that “without grace I cannot be saved” but we have the freedom to either accept or refuse this grace.

Explaining the importance of baptism, both in water and in the Holy Spirit, David covers the infant (baby) baptism debate and argues for adult baptism. He also gives his testimony about how he came to know the Holy Spirit, who gives a believer the gift of assurance about their salvation: “as long as you are walking in the Spirit you will be sure you are going to heaven”. However, in addressing often neglected areas such as Jesus’ teaching on hell he cautions that there are 80 passages in scripture that warn against losing our salvation. “If you depart from that and get off the way of salvation the first thing to go will be your assurance”. As he states: “it is not the faith you start with, it is the faith you finish with that saves you”.

©️David Pawson Ministry CIO 2016

[pwanhomes-smartbankinginve]

❤ Thank God for blessing my life with this teaching of REPENTANCE. i have never been taught ❤ in depth and with so much truth.. God bless @davidPawson

[frankpusok]

I don’t think anyone teach the Bible like David God given gift for us, praise God for that, God bless him and his family !

[katharinedavis]

Golly this is recent, no wonder he sounds so frail bless him . But still he delivers sound teaching. I'm sharing it with a new christian, i couldnt find a better teacher . God bless you dear David, you are such a blessing to us all. K

[craiglewis]

Wow wow wow! So blessed by his teaching every single time. Thank you Heavenly Father for creating this amazing Bible teacher!

[BassySasskets]

This talk uh...this one hit me harder than any other so far. I think I needed to hear this. I've gotta go think about some things in my life.

[gregstickler]

With this teaching David should be preaching to masses that you see in these mega churches
But every video I’ve seen with David is to small groups
Which tells us how many are searching for the truth
And how many are looking to have there ears scratched and cuddled

[jessiep]

i'm in a baptist church and yes they practice the altar's call and sinners prayer. i don't agree but all churches in my area are doing the same. i'm blessed with David's teachings and actually referred to my brethren to listen too. i also agree that many of my churchmates are "baby christians" because of it.i'm trying my best to reach out my brthren in the kids ministry and thankful that the elders are supporting me. God bless you David.

[luciennebreton]

Blessed be this God given teacher we can learn from. A true believer that invites us to experience true faith, true conversion, true life in JesusChrist through the true power and wisdom of His Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for allowing us to have such a brother like David Pawson.

[winandrews]

Unassuming quiet man is David Pawson yet a powerful teacher

[katharinedavis]

Thankyou Lord for convicting me through David. K

[shazamman]

All new Christians should begin their discipleship journey under his tutelage. God Bless his soul.

[leeoleary]

Thank you for posting. So helpful as a baby christian

[anishkjoy]

In my Christian life, no one told me about repentance

[bronwenmorris]

I watched a video a couple of years ago where David Pawson taught on Repentance (we used it for a bible study I attended) and we had a study that went with it, to fill out afterwards. I cannot find it on YouTube anymore, the link comes up as gone. Would anyone know if it is available somewhere else? It isn't on his ministry page either. I found it a very valuable, informative teaching, and hope to use it for a bible study I am leading now. Thank you!

[traceymoeke]

Alot of preachers out here deceiving themselves and their students. I have alot of faith in brother pawson though

[mikekent]

Wonderful teaching its a joy to listen to David.... one how can one confess a sin if that individual can not recall it or have sinned without even knowing it...?? I am sure everyone has sins they cant recall from a younger age

[robjackson]

The Church no longer preaches repentance but makes a decision for Christ. 😢

[konstantinoschristou]

Thank you for all mr. David.
I am trying to become fully christian but its not that easy.
We have no apostles to guide us in our era.
There are so many different views. And the Bible is not specific in everything.
E.g can any christian baptise me and pray over me to receive the Holy Spirit?.
Its sad. But if God Lord is out there He knows that its not easy to find out the most correct route to heaven in our day with so many denominations and interpretations....

[davidreza]

Greeting. I am wondering if I can get these video clip pdf file "the key steps to becoming a christian from part 1 to part 7". Thanks

[gallahad]

I'm seeking a suitable church or minister in the UK as I want to be baptised. I live in Dorset. Does anyone have a good recommendation please?