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James 5:19-20

Introduction:
 

        1.    Subjects previously covered in our study of James include:
               a.    "facing temptations" (1:2-18)
               b.    "hearing and doing the Word" (1:19-27)
               c.    "respect of persons" (2:1-13)
               d.    "faith and works" (2:14-26)
               e.    "a warning for teachers" (3:1)
               f.     "use of the tongue" (3:2-12)
               g.    "true and false wisdom" (3:13-18)
               h.    "strife among Christians" (4:1-10)
               i.     "speaking evil of others" (4:11-12)
               j.     "self-sufficiency" (4:13-17)
               k.    "words of warning and reproof for the rich" (5:1-6)
               l.     "patience" (5:7-11)
               m.  "swearing" (5:12)
               n.    "calling upon God" (5:13-15)
               o.    "prayer" (5:16-18).
        2.    Another important subject is addressed in 5:19-20: "the salvation of erring brethren."
               a.    Christians receive forgiveness through confession and prayer (James 5:16; 1 John 1:9).
               b.    In the final verses of his letter James showed how faithful brethren are responsible for
                      converting erring brethren.


Discussion:

I.                   A  CHILD  OF  GOD  CAN  FALL

        A.   These verses are addressed to "brethren" ("if any of you").
        B.   It is possible for a brother to "err" [wander, go astray] from the truth.
               1.    A child of God can err from the truth by believing or teaching false doctrine
                     
(2 Timothy 2:16-18).
               2.    A child of God can also err from the truth through sinful living (James 3:14).
        C.   A child of God who errs from the truth:
               1.    is a sinner
               2.    needs to be converted
               3.    is in danger of losing his soul (2 Peter 2:20-22).
        D.   The fact that a child of God can fall is also declared in Galatians 5:4.

II.                A  FALLEN  CHILD  OF  GOD  CAN  RETURN  TO  THE  LORD

        A.   A fallen brother:
               1.    can be converted from the error of his way
               2.    can have his soul saved from death
               3.    can have his sins forgiven.
        B.   However, as long as a child of God continues in his rebellious state he cannot receive
               forgiveness (Hebrews 6:4-6).

        C.   The good news is that a person can undergo a change of heart and have his relationship
               with the Lord restored (Luke 15:17-24).


III.             FAITHFUL  BRETHREN  ARE  RESPONSIBLE  FOR  RESTORING  FALLEN  BRETHREN

        A.   Faithful brethren are responsible for converting those who have erred from the truth, saving their
               souls from death, and hiding a multitude of sins (Galatians 6:1).

        B.   Some men who have restored fallen brethren include:
               1.    Nathan (2 Samuel 12:1-13)
               2.    Peter (Acts 8:12-24).

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