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1 | Handling a saved sinner | Bible general Archive 2 | DE ANDERSON | 136813 | ||
Question? Give 5 Steps in how you would handle a saved sinner. And back it up with the bible,chapter and verse. God Bless; DE. Anderson |
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2 | Handling a saved sinner | Bible general Archive 2 | Aixen7z4 | 136988 | ||
I would note at first that we who are saved are all saved sinners and hope that you accept that. We were sinners, and that is why we needed to be saved. After we are saved we continue to be sinners. It is evident that the old nature is still with us and we often given to it. We do have a new nature which by the Spirit chafes against the old, but saved people sin. I do not mean to offer this point for debate but I will simply say that recent experiences with what the majority of Christians do and can do, have placed this matter far beyond my doubts. I will offer you five points for dealing with a believer who keeps on doing sin, and it is convenient for me as this is the way I deal with those who come for help. So as not to help you avoid the work on your class assignment, I will give you book and chapter only, and leave it to you to locate the verses. 1. Ask him how he feels about it (Genesis 3, Romans 1). God has given us emotions so we can keep in touch with our consciences. If a person sins and does not feel guilt, he is either unsaved or he has quenched the spirit to the point where his conscience is seared (1 Timothy 4). Only the person can know it (Psalm 139). 2. Ask him to give his version of what is happening (Again, Genesis 3. Where art you? Ho told you? Have you eaten?). A person can face his responsibilities squarely, or he can make excuses. It is necessary to compare our behavior against God’s commandments. 3. Ask him if he is aware of the choices he has and the consequences of each choice (1 Corinthians 10, James 4). We always have choices, and one can list them in terms of broad categories (Romans 6) or in terms of specifics (What wilt you have me to do?). Also we can guess at the consequences (Isaiah 1). 4. Ask him if it is clear which of his choices matches God’s will (Ephesians 5). God has given us his word so we can know his will. We are then free to obey or to disobey (John 13, Romans 6). 5. Encourage him to practice doing God’s will (Philippians 4). The emphasis here is on the word Practice. We all have deeds that we need to put off and deeds that we need to put on. It is only by careful choice and practice that we develop a life of holiness (Ephesians 4, 2 Timothy 2). I think the purpose in “handling” a person who is saved and sinning is to help them to change, and I am glad to see that you have stated that. Write these five steps and see if your professor likes them. Then perhaps you can put them into practice? |
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