1. Repentance is the unique characteristic of Christianity

Matt 7: 16-18, Matt 12:35

2. Repentance is the prerequisite of belief in Jesus

Luk 3: 7-8

3. What is repentance?

3.1 Firstly, conviction of sin.

Luk 18:9-14, Rom 3:23

3.2 Willingness to get out of sinful life

Eph 4:17-19, John 12:25

3. Realization of man’s inability to get rid of sin and need of God’s help

Rom 7:18, John 8:34, Eph 1:7

4. Repentance brings God’s forgiveness and God will be very happy

5. Repentance is always important for a Christian

1 John 1:8-9