The Importance of Restoration (James 5:19-20)
THEME: “It is eternally important to come along side those who are struggling spiritually.”
I. The Reality of Erring Brethren (Proverbs 14:12; Romans 6:7; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 6:22)
Test of Trials (James 1:2-12)
> Test of Temptation (1:13-18)
> Test of God’s Word (1:19-27)
> Test of Response to Strangers (2:1-13)
> Test of Good Works (2:14-26)
> Test of the Tongue (3:1-12)
> Test of the Heart (3:13-18)
> Test of Selfish Strife (4:1-12)
> Test of Daily Living for God (4:13-17)
> Test of Patiently Waiting for Jesus (5:1-12)
> Test of Speaking Truth (5:12)
> Test of Prayer (5:13-18)
II. The Restoration to the Right Path
A. The Goal to Turn
B. The Path to Turning (Matthew 18:15-18)
1. Pursue them (Matthew 5:23-24)
2. Show them
3. Walk with them (Luke 17:3)
C. The Obstacle to Turning (Luke 15:1-32)
III. The Redemption of Their Soul
A. The Deliverance from Death (1 John 2:19)
B. The Covering of Sins (Psalm 32:1-2; 1 Peter 4:8)