Study 12A..Those who truly love and belong to the Lord are in danger of backsliding. It is the easiest possible thing for any of us to backslide. James indicates this when he says, ““If one of you should wander from the truth…”…”Never remain at your falling state..
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Study 12 GOING AFTER THE BACKSLIDER
THE LETTER OF JAMES
Scripture Portion: James 5:19-20
We should link together the two concluding verses of the Letter of James (verses 19-20) and Galatians 6:1-2. Why? Because both James and Paul were writing about the restoration of a backslider. Two ministries were committed to Peter by the Lord: first, he was to catch men (Luke 5:10); but second, he was to feed the flock (John 21:17). These two ministries are committed to every Christian –- the work of soul-saving and the work of soul-shepherding. All of us who belong to the Lord are to seek lost sinners, but we are to be ready also to restore our brothers and sisters when they wander away from Him. Cain once asked, ““Am I my brother’’s keeper?”” (Genesis 4:8-10). As Christians we are just that; we are responsible for our brothers and sisters in Christ. If they fail, fall or backslide we are to be concerned for them and go out after them, to bring them back to the Lord. See how this truth unfolds in James 5:19-20.
1 . Those who truly love and belong to the Lord are in danger of backsliding.
It is the easiest possible thing for any of us to backslide. James indicates this when he says, ““If one of you should wander from the truth…”…” This refers to doctrinal error. He also refers to moral conduct when he uses the expression ““the error of his way””. When we backslide we stray from the truth, we fail to apply the truth to our lives, and we do not obey the truth; this leads to moral lapse and failure in conduct, and no-one is immune from this danger. We need not backslide, but there is always the danger. Why? Because we have three great enemies who desire our downfall:
(1) The world without. In Galatians 1:4 the world is described as ““the present evil age””; we are exhorted to ““not love the world”” (1 John 2:15); and James 4:4-5 has something to say about this. Demas became worldly – look up 2 Timothy 4:10.
(2) The flesh within. The old Adamic nature is within all of us, and often this ‘’old man’’ wants expression. Is victory possible? Yes, it is, but we are in constant danger of falling and failing (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). Think of Samson in the lap of Delilah (Judges 16:4-20); and David with Bathsheba –- look up 2 Samuel 11:1-5.
(3) The Devil around. He comes as a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8); an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14); he accuses us (Revelation 12:10); he is out for our downfall (Luke 22:31-32); and think of Peter in this connection.
2 . The Lord still loves His people when they fail, fall and backslide ; they are still His, and He longs for their return to full fellowship .
He has promised never to let us go (John 10:28-29). Our sins grieve Him, but even these do not make Him cast us off (Hosea 14:1-4). We cannot be saved today and lost tomorrow. God does not love our sin and failure, but He still loves us, and that is why He led Paul and James to include these exhortations in their letters –- Galatians 6:1-2; James 5:19-20.
I don't know your present state now,but no mater how it may be still come back to your saviour Jesus Christ, He will not cast you away.....yes He promised this....we shall continue in the part B of this study...
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Study 12 GOING AFTER THE BACKSLIDER
THE LETTER OF JAMES
Scripture Portion: James 5:19-20
We should link together the two concluding verses of the Letter of James (verses 19-20) and Galatians 6:1-2. Why? Because both James and Paul were writing about the restoration of a backslider. Two ministries were committed to Peter by the Lord: first, he was to catch men (Luke 5:10); but second, he was to feed the flock (John 21:17). These two ministries are committed to every Christian –- the work of soul-saving and the work of soul-shepherding. All of us who belong to the Lord are to seek lost sinners, but we are to be ready also to restore our brothers and sisters when they wander away from Him. Cain once asked, ““Am I my brother’’s keeper?”” (Genesis 4:8-10). As Christians we are just that; we are responsible for our brothers and sisters in Christ. If they fail, fall or backslide we are to be concerned for them and go out after them, to bring them back to the Lord. See how this truth unfolds in James 5:19-20.
1 . Those who truly love and belong to the Lord are in danger of backsliding.
It is the easiest possible thing for any of us to backslide. James indicates this when he says, ““If one of you should wander from the truth…”…” This refers to doctrinal error. He also refers to moral conduct when he uses the expression ““the error of his way””. When we backslide we stray from the truth, we fail to apply the truth to our lives, and we do not obey the truth; this leads to moral lapse and failure in conduct, and no-one is immune from this danger. We need not backslide, but there is always the danger. Why? Because we have three great enemies who desire our downfall:
(1) The world without. In Galatians 1:4 the world is described as ““the present evil age””; we are exhorted to ““not love the world”” (1 John 2:15); and James 4:4-5 has something to say about this. Demas became worldly – look up 2 Timothy 4:10.
(2) The flesh within. The old Adamic nature is within all of us, and often this ‘’old man’’ wants expression. Is victory possible? Yes, it is, but we are in constant danger of falling and failing (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). Think of Samson in the lap of Delilah (Judges 16:4-20); and David with Bathsheba –- look up 2 Samuel 11:1-5.
(3) The Devil around. He comes as a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8); an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14); he accuses us (Revelation 12:10); he is out for our downfall (Luke 22:31-32); and think of Peter in this connection.
2 . The Lord still loves His people when they fail, fall and backslide ; they are still His, and He longs for their return to full fellowship .
He has promised never to let us go (John 10:28-29). Our sins grieve Him, but even these do not make Him cast us off (Hosea 14:1-4). We cannot be saved today and lost tomorrow. God does not love our sin and failure, but He still loves us, and that is why He led Paul and James to include these exhortations in their letters –- Galatians 6:1-2; James 5:19-20.
I don't know your present state now,but no mater how it may be still come back to your saviour Jesus Christ, He will not cast you away.....yes He promised this....we shall continue in the part B of this study...
God bless you and have a nice day..
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