This sermon teaches that true repentance is more than fear, emotion, or regret—it is a deep, lasting change of heart that turns a person away from sin and toward God. It warns against false repentance that fades or only comes from fear of punishment, showing that real repentance brings sorrow for sin and a desire to live differently. In the end, it reminds us that repentance is a gift from God, born from seeing Christ’s sacrifice and responding with faith and love.
A sermon delivered by Charles Spurgeon on September 23, 1855.
