Psalm 51

What is biblical repentance? You might have heard it said that repentance is a changing of one's mind. And that is correct. But there's more. In this message, Dr. Sproul helps us understand what true biblical repentance and confession looks like as he gleans from Psalm 51—"A Psalm of Repentance."

What can we learn from a man who committed adultery, conspiracy, and murder? It is not what we learn from his sin that has any value, it is what David did after his sin that is so essential for us today. In this message entitled "The Sin of David," Dr. Sproul revisits the time when Nathan the prophet confronted his king with his sin.

Just like our first parents in the Garden, we try to cover our sin. We see this in the life of David—after being confronted by the prophet Nathan about his sin with Bathsheba, David confessed his sin and realized that he needed a cleansing that none other than God could provide. Dr. Sproul examines this as he continues to look at Psalm 51, in this message entitled "Tender Mercies."

It is typical for a fallen child of Adam to question God's justice concerning original sin. Coming from a fallen nature, it only seems natural for a sinner to question the fairness of the imputation of sin. But as David confesses in the 51st Psalm, our complaint is not valid. In this message, Dr. Sproul explores the justice of God both in the imputation of sin to the sons of Adam and to the Son of God, as he looks at "God's Just Judgment."

Although becoming a child of God is a onetime event, repentance is a life-long practice that must come from the depths of our souls. From whence comes your repentance? In this message entitled "Purging the Inward Parts," Dr. Sproul discusses the need for genuine heartfelt repentance and what to expect once it is offered.

Every moment of our lives is lived out before the face of God, yet there are moments when we wish He wouldn't look at us. That is because sin has stained our hearts. So what do we do? In this message entitled "Coram Deo: A Fearful and Joyful Experience," Dr. Sproul discusses the effect sin has on the children of God and what God has in store for the repentant.

Do you have what is required for true biblical repentance? Repentance is essential, and not just repentance, but genuine repentance. Now that the ultimate sacrifice has been offered, what prevents us from genuine repentance today? In this message, Dr. Sproul discusses the essential posture of heart and mind for biblical repentance as he reminds us of the importance of "A Contrite Repentance."

When God restored you after your sin, what did you do next? In Psalm 51 we read David's many supplications to God asking to be washed, purged and restored. David pleaded with God to hide his face from his sin, to restore the joy of his salvation, and deliver him from bloodguiltiness. So what happened? What is the rest of the story? Dr. Sproul tells us in this message entitled "The Joy of Forgiveness."