Restoring one who is overtaken in any trespass

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Restoring one who is overtaken in any trespass… is a responsibility given to ALL

Restoring one who is overtaken in any trespass… is a responsibility given to ALL christians! n n Galatians 6: 1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 1 Thessalonians 5: 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.

“Brethren, If Anyone Among You Wanders From The Truth…” (James 5: 19 -20)

“Brethren, If Anyone Among You Wanders From The Truth…” (James 5: 19 -20)

The Purpose of this lesson… To lay emphasis on the importance of restoring straying

The Purpose of this lesson… To lay emphasis on the importance of restoring straying saints. n To propose how we should carry out this work. n

The state/condition of those who have strayed… n n James 5: 20 let him

The state/condition of those who have strayed… n n James 5: 20 let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins. 1 John 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

The state/condition of those who have strayed… n 2 Peter 2: 20 For if,

The state/condition of those who have strayed… n 2 Peter 2: 20 For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. 21 For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them. 22 But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: "A dog returns to his own vomit, " and, "a sow, having washed, to her wallowing in the mire. "

The state/condition of those who have strayed… n Luke 12: 47 And that servant

The state/condition of those who have strayed… n Luke 12: 47 And that servant who knew his master's will, and did not prepare himself or do according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. 48 But he who did not know, yet committed things deserving of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more.

The state/condition of those who have strayed… n READ Hebrews 10: 26 -31… –

The state/condition of those who have strayed… n READ Hebrews 10: 26 -31… – “there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins” – “but a certain fearful expectation of fiery judgment, and fiery indignation” – “much worse punishment… will he be thought worthy” – “the Lord will judge His people”

The state/condition of those who have strayed… n Revelation 2: 4 Nevertheless I have

The state/condition of those who have strayed… n Revelation 2: 4 Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place--unless you repent.

Restoring your brother involves specific virtues… n n Galatians 6: 1 Brethren, if a

Restoring your brother involves specific virtues… n n Galatians 6: 1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Galatians 5: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, selfcontrol. Against such there is no law.

Restoring your brother involves specific virtues… n Matthew 7: 3 And why do you

Restoring your brother involves specific virtues… n Matthew 7: 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me remove the speck from your eye'; and look, a plank is in your own eye? 5 Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.

Restoring your brother/sister calls for a spirit of gentleness… n Galatians 6: 1 Brethren,

Restoring your brother/sister calls for a spirit of gentleness… n Galatians 6: 1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.

Restoring your brother/sister involves Self-Examination… n Galatians 6: 1 Brethren, if a man is

Restoring your brother/sister involves Self-Examination… n Galatians 6: 1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.

Restoring your brother/sister requires specific qualifications… n n Galatians 6: 2 Bear one another's

Restoring your brother/sister requires specific qualifications… n n Galatians 6: 2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ 2 Timothy 2: 24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.

Restoring our brethren demands a knowledge of God’s Word… n 2 Timothy 2: 24

Restoring our brethren demands a knowledge of God’s Word… n 2 Timothy 2: 24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.

Restoring our brethren demands a knowledge of God’s Word… n 2 Timothy 2: 24

Restoring our brethren demands a knowledge of God’s Word… n 2 Timothy 2: 24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.

Restoring brethren necessitates a sincere expression of Love… n n 2 Corinthians 2: 4

Restoring brethren necessitates a sincere expression of Love… n n 2 Corinthians 2: 4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you, with many tears, not that you should be grieved, but that you might know the love which I have so abundantly for you. 2 Corinthians 2: 6 This punishment which was inflicted by the majority is sufficient for such a man, 7 so that, on the contrary, you ought rather to forgive and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one be swallowed up with too much sorrow. 8 Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love to him.

Restoring brethren sometimes requires sternness… n 2 Corinthians 13: 1 This will be third

Restoring brethren sometimes requires sternness… n 2 Corinthians 13: 1 This will be third time I am coming to you. "By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established. " 2 I have told you before, and foretell as if I were present the second time, and now being absent I write to those who have sinned before, and to all the rest, that if I come again I will not spare--

Restoring fallen saints demands the correct course of action… n Matthew 18: 15 "Moreover

Restoring fallen saints demands the correct course of action… n Matthew 18: 15 "Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that 'by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. ' 17 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.

Restoring fallen saints demands the correct course of action… 1 Corinthians 5: 1 -13

Restoring fallen saints demands the correct course of action… 1 Corinthians 5: 1 -13 n 2 Thessalonians 3: 6 -15 n Romans 16: 17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. n

Consider the potential outcome!!! n Luke 15: 7 I say to you that likewise

Consider the potential outcome!!! n Luke 15: 7 I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.

One final question for you… n Do we really love our straying brethren? –

One final question for you… n Do we really love our straying brethren? – 1 John 3: 16 -19

The Purpose of this lesson was… To lay emphasis on the importance of restoring

The Purpose of this lesson was… To lay emphasis on the importance of restoring straying saints. n To propose how we should carry out this work. n

Do you know anyone who is wandering from the truth? ! …Are you wandering?

Do you know anyone who is wandering from the truth? ! …Are you wandering?