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How Grieving Your Sin Brings Abiding Joy—A Practical Guide to Biblical Repentance People don’t usually associate the word “repentance” with happiness, but Scripture says it’s cause for celebration. Angels rejoice over sinners who repent. A once heartbroken father threw a party for his prodigal son. True repentance is “coming home” to find joy in God. Why do so many people today view it as a burden?   Pastor Chris Brauns explains that deep, abiding gladness comes when we grieve sin and turn toward Jesus. This thorough study of repentance examines the Old and New Testaments as well as the Westminster Shorter Catechism. It is made practical with reflection questions, prayers, and advice for daily sanctification. As readers apply biblical principles, they will experience life-giving joy in their spiritual lives and restoration in their relationships. Practical Theology: Personal stories, reflection questions, short prayers, and advice help readers live out the doctrine of repentance Fosters Ongoing Growth and Sanctification: Urges readers to turn their hearts, minds, and wills away from sin and toward Jesus for faith that bears fruit  Biblical Encouragement: Great for readers who want to experience personal spiritual growth as well as restoration in their relationships Biblical and Pastoral Counseling: An accessible resource for pastors and counselors to use in motivating and equipping counselees Features a Foreword by Rosaria Butterfield

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Author:   Chris Brauns
Publisher:   Crossway Books
Imprint:   Crossway Books
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.362kg
ISBN:  

9781433575068

ISBN 10:   143357506
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   31 March 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Dedication Table of Contents Introduction Part 1: Repentance Unto Life Chapter 1: What Is Repentance Unto Life? Chapter 2: Repentance Can Happen in a Flash Chapter 3: Why Repentance Unto Life Is for Joy Chapter 4: A Good News Gift Chapter 5: A Saving Grace Part 2: The Life of Repentance Chapter 6: The Way of the Christian Life Chapter 7: Repentance and the Ordinary Means of Grace Chapter 8: Evaluating Repentance (1) Chapter 9: Evaluating Repentance (2) Chapter 10: Declaring Repentance Chapter 11: Receiving Repentance Chapter 12: A Final Repentance Thought Appendices Robert Reymond’s Summary of the New Testament Emphasis on Repentance The Westminster Standards and Repentance Unto Life An Introduction to the Penitential Psalms Memorizing Scripture An Example Repentance Strategy Recommended Reading and Resources Acknowledgments

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Chris Brauns (DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is the senior pastor at the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley, Illinois. He has served in pastoral ministry for over thirty years. His books include Unpacking Forgiveness and When the Word Leads Your Pastoral Search.

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