1. Overtaken in Any Trespass
Galatians 6:1-5

2. 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

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

4. 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: (Matthew 18:15)

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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!

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Galatians 6:5
Bear Your Own Burden

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