2 Corinthians 7:2-16

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.