February 28, 2016
When the Redeemed Sin Greatly!
Mike Fritscher

The Fall and Restoration of Simon Peter!

I. Peter’s Greatest Fall: Matthew 26:69-74

1. Believe the Redemptive Work of God in Your Life!

Galatians 4:4-7 You Are no longer slaves! You are Sons and Daughters of God!

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!

2. Humbly Receive the Work of God’s Redemption in Your Life.

He Remembered! Luke 22:31-34

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

3. Remember Redemption’s Promises! Luke 22:31-32

Simon, Simon Satan has asked and will sift you like wheat. But I am praying for you! And when you return, strengthen your brothers! 31

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.

II. Peter’s Great Redemption and Restoration!

1. Possess a Godly Sorrow over Your Sin!

2 Corinthians 7:10 For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation , but the sorrow of the world produces death.

2. 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.