Getting Lost
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A study of backsliding and the Christian response.
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Getting Lost
- 2. Our Text 19 My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, 20 let him know that James 5:19–20 2
- 3. Our Text whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. James 5:19–20 3
- 4. We must find them
- 5. Wanders 1. Willfulness 2. False teachers 3. Demonic 5
- 6. The Truth The Revelation of God 6
- 9. Covering Sin Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 9
- 10. Backsliding? 2 Peter 2:20–22 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than after knowing it to turn back from the holy commandment delivered to them. What the true proverb says has happened to them: “The dog returns to its own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire.” 10
- 11. The Divine Vine John 15:1–11 (ESV) 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. 11
- 12. Rolls Vine Jesus Vinedresser God Branches Followers 12
- 13. Actions Vine- gives life, is the source Branches- Abide, produce Vinedresser- cleans, removes, disposes 13
- 15. Abide in Jesus I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 15
- 16. Uncomfortable If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. John 15:6 16
- 17. Backsliding Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. Hebrews 2:1 17
- 19. Growing Cold How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, while Hebrews 2:3–4 19
- 20. Growing Cold God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. Hebrews 2:3–4 20
- 22. Falling Away For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, and have Hebrews 6:4–6 22
- 23. Falling Away tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are Hebrews 6:4–6 23
- 24. Falling Away crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt. Hebrews 6:4–6 24
- 26. Warning For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, Hebrews 10:26–27 26
- 27. Warning but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries. Hebrews 10:26–27 27
- 29. Soul Saving But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. Jude 20–21 29
- 31. Find them in the maze 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. Galatians 6:1 31
- 32. The plan And have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh. Jude 22–23 32
- 34. Caring to Confront SAVES A SOUL FROM HELL 34
- 35. Step #1 Confront If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. Matthew 18:15 35
- 36. Step #2 Clarify But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. Matthew 18:16 36
- 37. Step #3 Continue If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. Matthew 18:17 37
- 38. Step #4 Cast Out And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. Matthew 18:17b 38
- 39. A call Rescue the backsliders Rescue the lost 39
- 40. A vision for the lost Willian Booth 40
Editor's Notes
- James 5:19-20 Stand for the reading of God’s word.
- 19 My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, 20 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.
- Ever been lost? Carnaval funhouse, wandered off. Corn maze discomfort
- Willfulness- I want to do what I want to do. Not covid, not got out of the habit… False teachers- New revelation is probably heresy Demonic confession, repentance, prayer, and the help of other believers. I you are doing the book of James…
- The Revelation of God. The way of ordering our lives as prescribed by the Bible. Faith in Jesus Christ.
- Bring them back! By any means necessary. Call, pick up, invite, Facebook. Be subtle or be agressive
- Save his Soul. Save from death. Save from Hell. Wandering has serious consequences
- 1 Peter 4:8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. The most loving thing I can do is to save someone from Hell. Begin with demonstratable love. Attitude of love. Act of love. We aren’t co signing their backslidden lifestyle but you are moving on a mission and with a plan.
- We are too casual about wanders. Here’s what Peter has to say about them. 2 Peter 2:20–22 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. 21 For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than after knowing it to turn back from the holy commandment delivered to them. 22 What the true proverb says has happened to them: “The dog returns to its own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire.”
- Jesus gives us an object lesson John 15:1–11 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
- Vine Jesus Vinedresser God Branches Followers
- Vine- gives life, is the source Branches- Abide, produce Vinedresser- cleans, removes, disposes
- Christ’s Words- John 15:7–8 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. Christ’s Love-John 15:10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. Christ’s doctrine-2 John 9 Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. The 2 John 1–2 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth, 2 because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:
- John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. Got this! There are those out there who are a good example of doing nothing because they are separated from the vine.
- John 15:6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. Process- unfruitful, nothing helps, they are pruned and don’t respond. They are separated from the vine and begin to dry out. They have a fate to be thrown into the fire. Hell
- God gives a message of warning for us in the book of Hebrews. Hebrews 2:1 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.
- Drift from what we heard and believed. Pay attention means to put into action not just be aware. It is harder to drift if you are actively going in a positive direction.
- how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, while
- God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
- Neglect. Unused, not active. Notice spiritual gifts are mentioned. The purpose of our salvation is not just to make it to heaven but to do the will of the Lord. You are called to be a city on a hill
- For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, and have
- tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are
- crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt.
- Disgrace in public. Contempt for what Christ has done by not being fruitful. It is impossible for man but all things are possible with God. This person has been enlighten, filled with the Spirit, heard form God and use the power of the Spirit.
- For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,
- but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries.
- Judgement- Willful sinning.
- We see the seriousness of the backslider be need to rescue him at all costs. Jude 20–21 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.
- Build faith Spirit prayer God’s love
- Galatians 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.
- And have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.
- Doubters- mercy Backsliders- Aggressive Apostates- hate the teaching go after the person
- SAVES A SOUL FROM HELL
- Matthew 18:15 If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
- Matthew 18:16 But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses.
- Matthew 18:17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church.
- Matthew 18:17b And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.
- Rescue the backsliders Rescue the lost
- Willian Booth
- Communion