In past weeks I have posted parts #1-3 of the foundational Bible study series designed to explain the gospel carefully to the unconverted. Part #4, on the Person and work of Christ, is not yet ready to go live, but part 5A and B are live (and, Lord willing, 5C will be live shortly).
Much of the material on repentance in study #5 comes from Joseph Alleine's Alarm to the Unconverted, a Puritan evangelistic work that received very widespread distribution and which has been reprinted over 350 times. It is not faultless (it tends towards preparationism), but it is far better than the shallow "1-2-3 pray after me" evangelism that almost leaves repentance out entirely and just about never carefully contrasts true faith and repentance from their non-saving counterfeits.
Someone who goes through study #5 honestly should be illuminated by the Spirit through the Word as to his spiritual condition and will understand what the response to the gospel--repentant faith--involves. Those who are wondering if they have ever truly repented and believed should also be helped and should be able to rejoice with a "yes" answer or see their danger as they answer "no." Cultural "Christians" should also see the difference between mental assent to gospel truths and genuinely coming to the Lord, Jesus Christ.
I would encourage you to consider training people in your church to use these Bible studies in their gospel preaching, and to share the videos on YouTube or at FaithSaves with others. Please watch the embedded video below or watch the video on YouTube, and please feel free to share your comments here and there and to "like" the video if you believe it is valuable.
Bible Study #5A: What Repentance is Not in
"How do I Receive the Gospel?" Bible Study #5:
-TDR
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