Restoration Of The Erring
Lesson 13
Pastor Caleb Adams
Part of Apostolic Foundations—Summer 2022
August 7, 2022

Restoration Of The Erring

QUESTIONS

  1. It is a fact of life (but not an excuse) that even the best saints of God will of what God wants them to be.
  2. Those who are should restore those who have fallen into temptation.
  3. In times of failure, your pastor and spiritual leaders in your church are your
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  4. Believers in Christ are called upon to the burdens of erring and hurting in their midst.
  5. Jesus Christ, as our advocate, seeks to regain God’s or toward us.

REFLECTION

  • Christians are often perceived as either impossibly good or hypocritical. In view of this lesson, what are Christians really like, ideally? How does this perspective affect your willingness to reach out for help in your own weaknesses?
  • What is the proper balance between judgment and mercy when it comes to believers’ sin?
  • Why would insincere, dishonest, loose-living and hypocritical individuals be excluded from the instructions given in this lesson?
  • This lesson talks about our spiritual family as a “spiritual safety net”. How can connec- tion to fellow believers help you overcome struggles and sinful tendencies you have?