The Call, Fall and Restoration of God’s Redeemed: Part 3

Peter’s Call: The Confession of the Redeemed: Luke 5:1-11

1st The Confession of One’s Own Sinfulness: “Depart from me O Lord, for I am a Sinful Man.” Luke 5:8

2nd The Confession of His Lordship.

John 6:68 Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life. 69 We have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God.” 70 Jesus answered them, “Did I Myself not choose you, the twelve, and yet one of you is a devil?”

Peter’s Fall: Denying His Relationship With Jesus: Matthew 26:69-74

1st Never Distance Yourself from Your Lord and Savior!

John 18:15 Simon peter was following Jesus, and so was another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest and entered with Jesus into the court of the high priest.

Luke 22:55 Having arrested Him, they led Him away and brought Him to the house of the high priest; but Peter was following at a distance.

1st You Must Never Forget the Redemptive Work of God in Your Life!

Galatians 4:4-7

Psalm 40 – What Redemption Looks Like!

Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace,

You Are Redeemed through His Blood! 1 Peter 1:13-19
You Possess The Forgiveness of Your Trespasses!

2nd When You Fall You Must Have a Godly Sorrow for Your Sin, Your Failure, Your Rebellion, Your own Denial! 2 Corinthians 7:9-10

Luke 22:60-61: Luke’s Account:

3rd You Must Remember Redemption Promises: Luke 22:31-34

1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.

Philippians 1:6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:24 Faithful is He who calls You and He also will bring it to pass.

Romans 11:29 for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable!

Isaiah 44:22 “I have wiped out your transgressions like a thick cloud, And your sins like a heavy mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.”

Micah 7:18 Who is a God like Thee, who pardons iniquity And passes over the rebellious act of the remnant of His possession? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in unchanging love. 19 He will again have compassion on us; He will tread our iniquities under foot. Yes, Thou wilt cast all their sins Into the depths of the sea.

4th Agree With Your Redemption and Restoration. John 21

Agree with Your Redemption and Restoration! John 21

God Receives You Where You Are! “I Do Not Agape, But I Do Phileo You!”
God Places You Back Where You Belong! Feed My Sheep!
God Positions You to Glorify Him!
Don’t Compare your Assignment to Anyone Elses!
Follow Jesus!

Galatians 6:1 Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.