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Restoring
an Erring Christian
Bible
study on restoring an erring Christian.
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Matt. 18:15-20
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If a brother sins against us, we should go to him and tell him
his fault. If he will not hear us, we should take one or two Christians
and revisit him. If he refuses to hear them, we should take it to
the church.
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Gal. 6:1
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Restore a brother in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself
lest you are also tempted.
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Acts 8:22-24; 1 Jn. 1:9
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A Christian is restored by repentance, prayer, and confession.
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1 Jn. 2:1-2
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Christ is our Advocate with the Father when we sin.
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1 Cor. 5:5
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Churches exercise discipline to restore a brother (cf. 1 Tim. 1:20).
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Jas. 5:14-16
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We must confess our trespasses to one another and pray for one
another.
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Jas. 5:19-20
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If someone turns an erring brother back to the Lord, he has saved
a soul from death.
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