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Travis Ogle

Restoring a Wanderer

In this message, Pastor Travis concludes our study of the New Testament book of James and teaches from chapter 5… Read More

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Jul 25, 2021

James 5:19 – 20

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RESTORING A WANDERER

James 5:19 – 20

“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” James 5:19-20

WHO IS A WANDERER?

Wandering is a gradual moving away from something.

“These are the only two options: regression or progression. There is no such thing as static Christianity. A Christian cannot shift life into neutral or idle for a while. You can move forward, or you can slide backward. If you’re not moving forward, you are automatically drifting backwards.” –Tony Evans

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.” John 10:27 – 29

James brings us within the local church and urges us to watch for anyone who is losing grip on the truth, and in whose way of life the error of sin is showing itself. –John Stott

Progression of a Wanderer

Neglect – Taking faith for granted

Insensitivity – Viewing sin as not so sinful

Resistance – Ceasing to listen and grow

Isolation – Pulling away from relationships

Rebellion – Engaging in patterns of sin

WHO IS A RESTORER?

Approach of a Restorer:

Prayer

Humility

Honesty

Patience and Trust

WHAT IS THE REWARD?

He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30

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