Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Vital Doctrines)
我夜间的歌曲《重要教义-救恩》
Text: Galatians 6: 1-2
MSITN VITAL DOCTRINES – SALVATION
“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. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:1-2
OVERTAKEN BY TRESPASSES
1. The word “overtaken”:
a. It is often used to describe a person caught by “surprise”.
b. This was certainly true when the Galatian believers found themselves in a dilemma.
2. The false teachers had come into their midst.
a. They seemed to be teaching the Scriptures.
b. They appeared to be genuine.
c. The Galatians found themselves “overtaken” by their trespasses.
3. How did this happen?
a. Their faith in the Lord was affected adversely.
b. Their relationship with Paul and their church friends were mauled badly.
c. Sins in their life began to threaten them further.
d. They were “overtaken” by surprise that they had fallen from grace so badly.
4. A call to those who were spiritual.
a. They had not been caught by the false teachers.
b. They had remained faithful and true.
c. They had a special role to play.
d. They were called upon to help those who had fallen away.
5. The ministry of restoration.
a. The lives of the people who had been deceived had been torn apart.
b. The call was for the spiritual to restore that which was broken and torn.
6. How should this ministry be done effectively?
a. It is to be done gently.
b. The people whose faith and life had been shattered do not need scolding.
c. They need:
i. Kindness
ii. Gentleness
7. A special reminder to those who seek to minister to others.
a. To consider themselves humbly.
b. Sin can entrap and engulf anyone.
c. Every precaution must be taken to prevent oneself from falling into the trap of sin.
8. Fulfilling the law of Christ.
a. The Lord’s summary of the Law is:
i. To love the LORD.
ii. To love one’s neighbour as ourselves (Matthew 22:34-39).
b. To fulfil the law of the Lord Jesus Christ.
i. To help others be restored in the faith.
ii. To do this in the spirit of love.
我夜间的歌曲-重要教义-救恩
经文：加拉太书 6
“弟兄们，若有人偶然被过犯所胜，你们属灵的人就当用温柔的心把他挽回过来；又当自己小心，恐怕也被引诱。你们各人的重担要互相担当，如此就完全了基督的律法。”
《加拉太书 6：1-2》