Bible Readings:
1 John 4:7 – 5:5, Galatians 6:1 – 10
Sermon Outline:
Jude 22–25 (NIV84)
22 Be merciful to those who doubt; 23 snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh. 24 To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— 25 to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.
I Horizontal relationship – careful pastoral care
Galatians 6:2 (NKJV)
2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:5 (NKJV)
5 For each one shall bear his own load.
Galatians 6:1 (NKJV)
1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.
II Vertical relationship – joyful confidence
John 1:14 (NKJV)
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
Hebrews 1:3 (NKJV)
3 who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,