How to bring back the Christian who has gone astray in sin. Restore the Wanderer “err from the truth” “Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back,” James 5:19 NKJV “led astray from the truth” How to bring back the Christian who has gone astray in sin.

Christians can sin “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” 1 Cor. 10:12 NKJV Once Saved Always Saved

Why Be Restored ? “Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.” James 5:19-20 Sardis "He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.” Rev. 3:5

Sin must be forgiven not forgotten Men like to forget their sins “Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” Heb. 10:17 Man's way is not God's way S + T = F Sin Time Forgiveness

God's Way of Being Restored Gal. 6:1 “Restore” repair - adjust - mend - brought back into the right way Jas. 5:19 “Convert” to turn about - turn again “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

God's Plan of being Restored Rev.2:5 = Remember Acts 8:22 = Repent Repentance 1 John 1:9 = Confess Lk. 15:21 “I have sinned” Confession Acts 8:22 = pray God Jas. 5:16 = pray Prayer

God's Plan of being Restored Results - James 5:19-20 Shall save A soul from death Shall Hide Multitude of sins

An Example of Being Restored Acts 8 Simon’s obedience - v. 13 Simon’s sin - v. 18-19 Simon’s request - v. 24 “Pray to the Lord for me”

You Who Are Spiritual “Brother, if anyone is caught in a transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.” Gal. 6:1 ESV Repair Mend Bring to a former state Restore Gentleness Considering yourself

Wandering Christian needs to be restored 2 Pet. 2:20-21 Entangled again Worse Proverb about Dog

Wandering Christian needs to be restored Repent Confess Pray Insliders - S + T = F Repent Confess Pray

How to bring back the Christian who has gone astray in sin. Restore the Wanderer How to bring back the Christian who has gone astray in sin.

Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org Nov. 13, 2016 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com