Words of encouragement & physical assistance are important. But greater is the concern for the soul. Jesus says: “Love one another as I have loved you.” (Jn. 13:34-35) Paul instructs: be a RESTORATION PEOPLE. Live Christ’s love.

1. Restoration is a Task for ________________ Christians. V.1
   1. ______ groups of people; Believers /Non-Believers. Two groups of believers: Galatians 5; Romans 12:1-2
   2. Corinthian believers were ______________ I Cor. 1:4-7; 3:3
   3. God’s plan is to ______________ the Fallen Saint; Ephesians 2:8f   Luke 6:39-42;   I Peter 2:1-2;   Romans 15:1-3
2. Restoration is a Task for ________Than One Person
   1. V.1 uses __________ pronouns: YOU/YOURSELVES
   2. Jesus gave guidelines for handling sins Matthew 18:15-17
   3. Handle group sin – Galatians 2:11f
   4. The entire church ___________ must do its part                                          EMT’s = Eternity Moral Trainers; DR = Death Relievers                                      RN’s = Responding Neighbor; LPN’s = Loving People Nicely
   5. V.5 Individual accountability before God. Romans 14:12
3. Restoration is to be Done with Genuine ______________. (V.1)
   1. Ephesians 2:8
   2. Titus 3:2-5; II Corinthians 10:1; II Timothy 2:24
   3. Be _______________ to the person
   4. If someone refuses; Mt. 18:17; I Cor.4:21; I Cor.5:11
   5. Be prepared to _______________ a repentant believer. II Cor. 2:6f
4. Restoration Must Be Done ___________________. (V.1)
   1. Watch ___________________. The lust of the flesh is attractive…
   2. Help each other, but DON’T take more than you can handle
5. Restoration Must Be Done ___________________. (V.1)
   1. Be in constant ______________________ with God (I Thes.5:17)
   2. V.2 “Bear one another’s burdens…” Prov.1:7; 4:5; James 1:5f; 5:14f