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Galatians Justified by Faith. Gal. 2:11-14 “Iron Sharpens Iron” July 22, 2012. Galatians Justified by Faith. In groups: What should you do/say when a Christian you know/love is “backsliding”? .
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Galatians Justified by Faith Gal. 2:11-14 “Iron Sharpens Iron” July 22, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith In groups: What should you do/say when a Christian you know/love is “backsliding”? Gal. 2:11-14 “Iron Sharpens Iron” July 22, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith • Gal. 2:11-14… • “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (Pr. 27:17) • When is it appropriate for me to offer my “sharpening” skills? • What makes me qualified to sharpen another? • How should I respond when another wants to sharpen me?” Gal. 2:11-14 “Iron Sharpens Iron” July 22, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith • Gal. 2:11-14… • 2:11: • What was the occasion of Paul sharpening Peter? • Whendid Paul confront Peter? • What was Peter doing that was so wrong?... • Peter’s fear of man (12) • Peter’s poor leadership (13) • Peter’s conduct unbecoming (14) Gal. 2:11-14 “Iron Sharpens Iron” July 22, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith • The ministry of restoring one another: • James 5:19-20; “My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” • John 7:24: “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” Gal. 2:11-14 “Iron Sharpens Iron” July 22, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith • The ministry of restoring one another: • When is it appropriate for me to offer my “sharpening” skills? • When a solid relationship reveals a wandering from the truth. Gal. 2:11-14 “Iron Sharpens Iron” July 22, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith • The ministry of restoring one another: • What makes me qualified to be the sharpener? • Group question: What should you do/say when a Christian you know/love is backsliding? • Gal 6:1 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Gal. 2:11-14 “Iron Sharpens Iron” July 22, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith • The ministry of restoring one another: • How should I respond when another wants to sharpen me? • (Acts 15:10-11; James 1:19; Psa_25:9; 1Pe_5:6; 1Pe_5:5) Gal. 2:11-14 “Iron Sharpens Iron” July 22, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith • Homework: • No need to go looking for someone to sharper. • Be receptive to being sharpened at any time. Gal. 2:11-14 “Iron Sharpens Iron” July 22, 2012
Galatians Justified by Faith Gal. 2:11-14 “Iron Sharpens Iron” July 22, 2012