REFORMATION : HEALING BROKEN RELATIONSHIP Read : 2 Tim. 4:11, Philem. 1–25, 2 Cor. 10:12–15, Rom. 5:8–11, Matt. 18:15–17. Memory Text: “For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life” (Romans 5:10, NKJV). Even after Pentecost, the relationship between believers was at times strained. The New Testament records repeated examples of the way that church leaders and individual members dealt with such challenges. These principles are extremely valuable for the church today. They reveal the positive results that can come when we use biblical principles to deal with conflicts. In this week’s lesson we will focus on restored relationships. Great spiritual revivals in the past fostered healed relationships. Movements of the Holy Spirit involve bringing people closer to God and to one another. They include breaking down the barriers in our relationship with God and breaking down barriers in our relationships with one another. In short, the greatest demonstration of the power of the gos-pel is not necessarily what the church says but how the church lives. “ ‘By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another’ ” (John 13:35, NKJV). Without this love, all our talk about revival and reformation will come to naught.
Posted on: Sat, 14 Sep 2013 07:30:11 +0000
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