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Part 7: The Problem of Guilt

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PART 7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Psalm 51:1-10

  • The backstory: 2 Samuel 11-12.

TWO KEY DISTINCTIONS:

1. LEARN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REMORSE AND REPENTANCE.

“Have mercy on me, O God, because of Your unfailing love. Because of Your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin. For I recognize my rebellion; it haunts me day and night.” Psalm 51:1-3 (NLT)

  • The absolute main thing you’ve got to do if you want to meet God - repent.  

“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” 2 Corinthians 7:10 (NIV)

“Against You, and You alone, have I sinned; I have done what is evil in Your sight. You will be proved right in what You say, and Your judgment against me is just.” Psalm 51:4 (NLT)

“...But you have not honored the God who gives you the breath of life and controls your destiny!” Daniel 5:23b (NLT)

  • The primary foundational sin is: I know what is best for me and God, You don’t.

2. LEARN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SECOND CHANCE AND A NEW HEART. 

“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (NLT)

“You should not be surprised at My saying, ‘You must be born again.’” John 3:7 (NIV)

“Behold, You delight in truth in the inward being, and You teach wisdom in the secret heart.” Psalm 51:6 (ESV)

  • Born again – to personally have the truth of the cross in Jesus Christ as something you trust in. 

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS: 

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This Week’s Reading Plan and Podcast:

  • YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan:
    “Psalms: Songs of Repentance” (5 Days)

  • Podcast: “Praying Your Guilt and Shame: Psalm 51”  (Repost from July 21, 2024)

MPASDr. John Gerlach