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3. R EVIVAL & R EFORMATION

4. 1 Revival: Our Great Need 2 Prayer: The Heartbeat of Revival 3 The Word: The Foundation of Revival 4 Witness and Service: The Fruit of Revival 5 Obedience: The Fruit of Revival 6 Confession and Repentance: The Conditions of Revival 7 Unity: The Bond of Revival 8 Discernment: The Safeguard of Revival 9 Reformation: The Outgrowth of Revival 10 Reformation: The Willingness to Grow and Change 11 Reformation: Thinking New Thoughts 12 Reformation: Healing Broken Relationships 13 The Promised Revival: God’s Mission Completed Revival and Reformation Contents

5. Revival and Reformation Our Goal {5} “A revival of true godliness among us is the greatest and most urgent of all our needs.” —Selected Messages 1:121. Heaven places priority on revival. What could be more important?

6. Revival and Reformation Lesson 12, August 31 Revival and Reformation Lesson 12, August 31 Reformation: Healing Broken Relationships

7. Key Text Romans 5:10 NKJV “For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.”

8. Reformation: Healing Broken Relationships Initial Words {139} Great spiritual revivals in the past fostered healed relationships. Movements of the Holy Spirit involve breaking down the barriers in our relationship with God and with one another. The greatest demonstration of the power of the gospel is not necessarily what the church says but how the church lives.

9. Reformation: Healing Broken Relationships Quick Look 1. Relationship Between Two People (Acts 15:36-39) 2. Relationship Within the Church (1 Corinthians 3:9) 3. Relationship: Steps to Restore (Matthew 18:15-17)

10. Reformation: Healing Broken Relationships 1. Relationship Between Two People Acts 15:37-40 NKJV “Now Barnabas was determined to take with them John called Mark. But Paul insisted that they should not…. Then the contention became so sharp they departed from one another. And so Barnabas took Mark…but Paul choose Silas….”

11. 1.Relationship Between Two People From Fracture to Friendship {140} The apostle, who preached grace, needed to extend grace to a young preacher who had disappointed him. The apostle of forgiveness needed to forgive. John Mark grew in the affirming mentorship of Barnabas and, eventually, Paul’s heart was apparently touched by the changes.

12. 1.Relationship Between Two People From Fracture to Friendship {140} John Mark became one of the apostle’s trusted companions. Paul highly recommended John Mark as a “fellow worker” to the church at Colossae. At the end of Paul’s life, he strongly encouraged Timothy to bring John Mark with him to Rome. Paul’s ministry was enriched by John Mark whom he had obviously forgiven.

13. 1.Relationship Between Two People From Slave to Son {141} Relationships mattered to Paul. The apostle knew that fractured relationships are detrimental to spiritual growth. Philemon was a church leader in Colossae. If he harbored bitterness toward Onesimus, it would color his Christian witness.

14. 1.Relationship Between Two People From Slave to Son {141} As Philemon’s brother in Christ and willing worker, Onesimus could have a wonderful future. The restoration of a broken relationship could make a dramatic difference in his life. He became a “faithful and beloved brother” and colaborer in the gospel with Paul.

15. 1 Corinthians 3:9 NKJV “For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building.” Reformation: Healing Broken Relationships 2. Relationship Within the Church

16. From Comparison to Complement {142} God calls us to cooperation, not competition. Each believer is gifted by God to cooperate in ministering to the body of Christ and serving the community. There are no greater or lesser gifts. All are necessary in Christ’s church. Our God-given gifts are not for selfish display. They are given by the Holy Spirit for service.

17. 2. Relationship Within the Church From Comparison to Complement {142} All comparisons with others are unwise, because they will make us feel either discouraged or arrogant. Both of these attitudes cripple our effectiveness for Christ. Our labors will complement the efforts of other members, and the church of Christ will make giant strides for the kingdom.

18. Reformation: Healing Broken Relationships 3. Relationships: Steps to Restore Matthew 18:15-17 NKJV “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. But he will not hear you, take one or two more…. And if he refuses…tell it to the church….”

19. 3. Relationship: Steps to Restore From Friction to Forgiveness {143} It is the “goodness of God [that] leads you to repentance.” In Christ, we were reconciled to God while we were yet sinners. Our repentance and confession do not create reconciliation. Christ’s death on the cross did; our part is to accept what was done for us.

20. 3. Relationship: Steps to Restore From Friction to Forgiveness {143} Forgiveness is also so crucial for our own spiritual well-being. Forgiveness is releasing another from our condemnation because Christ has released us from His condemnation. We can forgive because we are forgiven. We can choose to forgive in spite of the other person’s actions or attitudes.

21. 3. Relationship: Steps to Restore From Rancor to Restoration {144} Jesus’ desire is to keep conflict in as small a group as possible. His intent is that the two people involved solve the problem themselves. As the number of people involved in a conflict between two individuals increases, the more contention is created.

22. 3. Relationship: Steps to Restore From Rancor to Restoration {144} This second step must always follow the first step. The purpose is to bring people together, not drive them farther apart. The one or two who join the offended party come in Christian love and compassion as counselors and prayer partners in order to participate in bringing two estranged people together.

23. 3. Relationship: Steps to Restore From Rancor to Restoration {144} When all attempts do not work, Jesus instructs us to bring the issue before the church. The appropriate place to bring the issue, is the church board. Again, Christ’s purpose is reconciliation. It is not to blame one party and exonerate the other.

24. Reformation: Healing Broken Relationships Final Words {109} “Do not suffer resentment to ripen into malice. Do not allow the wound to fester and break out in poisoned words, which taint the minds of those who hear. Do not allow bitter thoughts to continue to fill your mind and his. Go to your brother, and in humility and sincerity talk with him about the matter.” —Gospel Workers 499.