2 Corinthians 7:2-16

May 9, 2020 8:25 AM
May 10, 2020

Title: Hope For Relational Reconciliation
1 - Relational Conflict
  • "Make room in your hearts..." (7:2)
  • Paul experienced "conflict in every direction...," "battles on the outside....," and "fear on the inside..." (7:5)
2 - Relational Hope
  • "BUT GOD, encourages those who are discouraged" (7:6-7)
  • The way that God Paul Paul comfort was through his relationships
3 - Relational Confrontation
  • Motivated by the hope of reconciliation, Paul addresses the wrongs in the relationship through a letter (7:8-9)
4 - Godly Repentatnce
  • Paul distinquishes between godly sorrow and worldy sorrow (7:10-11)
5 - Relational Comfort
  • Paul experiences comfort when the relationship is reconciled.
Conclusion
  • We reflect what we behold
    • BEHOLD
      • Broken Relationship - between God and us
      • Relational Confrontation - God exposes our sin through the Law
      • God draws near in the person and work of Jesus Christ and calls us to repent and believe (godly sorrow vs worldly sorrow)
      • Result - Restored Relationship
    • REFLECT
      • Broken Relationship - with whom are you currently experiencing relational conflict?
      • How will you move toward them with love and the hope of reconciliation by addressing what is wrong?
        • How and when will you communicate with them?
      • Pray for your heart and their heart to respond with godly sorrow.
      • Trust God with the result knowing that we cannot control the other person's attitude or reaction.