Overtaken in Any Trespass Galatians 6:1-5

We have a Common Fellowship of Edification, Service and Love The church of Christ is a family 1 Timothy 3:15 The church of Christ is a body 1 Corinthians 12:25

If a Person is Overtaken in any Trespass Galatians 6:1 If a Person is Overtaken in any Trespass

Sin has Occurred Trespass: “something fallen by the side” (Jas. 5:19) Galatians 6:1 Sin has Occurred Trespass: “something fallen by the side” (Jas. 5:19) When a Christian is overwhelmed by sin our love compels us to try to rescue him or her, Luke 17:3 (Matthew 18:15)

You Who are Spiritual Galatians 6:1 Those who are bearing the fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-23 (16, 18, 25) Those who follow the Spirit (His gospel), 1 Corinthians 2:14-15 (Romans 8:5-8) With Bible in hand, the faithful Christian tries to rescue the fallen, Hebrews 4:12; Psalms 119:105 (1 Thess. 5:14)

Restore the Sinner Galatians 6:1 To correct, “to complete thoroughly, to repair” (Strong) Sin has caused real damages to the soul, the reputation, loved ones, the church, James 5:20 (Rom. 6:23) The “spiritual” ones understands this and work to repair the spiritual damage

In a Spirit of Gentleness Galatians 6:1 In a Spirit of Gentleness Meek consideration, Galatians 5:23 With gentle humility and mercy, reach out to help bring the sinner to repentance James 5:19-20 Not gossip, reckless speculations, tale bearing with idle words and evil surmising Goal is restoration – Not drive away!

In a Spirit of Gentleness Galatians 6:1 In a Spirit of Gentleness Considering yourself, Gal. 6:3; 1 Cor. 10:12 Self-examination, knowing we can also fall, Gal. 6:4; 2 Cor. 13:5 (do not be deceived, 6:3) Considering the fallen, James 5:19-20 Your purpose is their salvation, not to draw attention to yourself, Luke 18:11-12; Matthew 5:7; cf. John 8:4-8, 11

Bear One Another’s Burdens Galatians 6:2-4 Bear One Another’s Burdens

Burdens: Problems that Attend Sin Galatians 6:2-4 Burdens: Problems that Attend Sin The overtaken Christian must be helped to understand the sin must be corrected It is the sin that has caused of problems To help accomplish this is a great expression of love, 6:1; 2 Cor. 2:4-5 Must confirm our love to the sinner who repents, 2 Cor. 2:6-8

To Fulfill the Law of Christ Galatians 6:2-4 To Fulfill the Law of Christ Our obedience is tested, 2 Cor. 2:9 The law of love, John 13:34-35 Love does not condone or overlook sin; it looks for ways to rescue the perishing, 1 Peter 4:8 It improves us at the same time

Additional Purposes Accomplished Galatians 6:2-4 Additional Purposes Accomplished Avoid the self-deception that we are beyond such dangers, 6:3 Prompts self-examination instead of condemning comparisons, 6:4

Galatians 6:5 Bear Your Own Burden

Personal Responsibility Galatians 6:5 Personal Responsibility To warn, Hebrews 3:7-8, 12-13 To rescue the perishing