Understanding restoration as a process, not an event
1. The test of abiding (v. 5-6)
Question:
Am I being convicted?
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The best evidence
of His abiding presence is
____________________________________________
2. The test of obedience (v. 7)
Question:
Am I doing what is right?
·
Obedience is the
evidence of
____________________________________________
3. The test
of maturity (v. 8-9)
Question:
Am I getting the right nutrition?
·
Maturity in Christ
begins when
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
4. The test
of willingness (v. 10)
Question: Am I following
without reservation?
·
Two aspects of
following:
a) ___________________ b)
_________________
(Following
God & His Word) (Following
godly leaders)
·
Sometimes ________________________________
is necessary for ________________________________.
Epilogue: The impending love (v. 11)
·
The results are contingent upon ____________________________________________
YOUR RESPONSE CARD:
1)
The Test of Abiding:
Community: Is
God present and working in my church community? Is there evidence of changed
lives?
Yes ? No ?
Personal: Is
there evidence of God’s presence in my life resulting in active faith? Am I being convicted and transformed?
Yes ? No ?
If not, why not? ___________________________________________
2)
The Test of Obedience:
Community: Is
my church community as a whole obedient to the Word of God rather than complacent
or lukewarm?
Yes ? No ?
Personal: Am
I doing what is right in the sight of God?
Am I a sincere and committed follower of Jesus Christ?
Yes ? No ?
If not, why not? ___________________________________________
3)
The Test of Maturity:
Community: Is
the Word being proclaimed in my church community? Are challenges and
opportunities to grow regularly made available?
Yes ? No ?
Personal: Am
I receiving the right nutrition? Is there a measurable spiritual growth in my faith
and in my walk with the Lord Jesus Christ?
Yes ? No ?
If not, why not? ___________________________________________
4)
The Test of Willingness:
Community: Are
the church leaders willing to apply the challenging aspects of faith such as
admonishment and church discipline?
Yes ? No ?
Personal: Am
I following the Lord without reservation? Am I imitating and following my leaders as
they follow the Lord Jesus Christ?
Yes ? No ?
If not, why not? ____________________________________________