Sermon Tone Analysis

INTRODUCTION

I have seen more believers taken out of the calling, God’s best, and in some cases, their salvation, by the entrapment of offense.

They will know...

The Theology: Christ died once and for all… if He didn’t die for theirs, then He didn’t die for yours.

Forgiveness is a Big Deal with the Father

4998 σκάνδαλον (skandalon), ου (ou), τό (to): n.neu.; ≡ Str 4625; TDNT 7.339—1.

LN 6.25 trap (Ro 11:9), for another interp, see last entry; 2. LN 88.306 sin, stumbling-block, obstacle; that which causes to sin (Mt 13:41); 3. LN 25.181 offense, an obstacle which offends, implying resulting opposition (1Co 1:23; Gal 5:11)

Cooperative Traps:

· Stronghold

· Root of bitterness

· Un-forgiveness

· Pride

Avoiding these traps:

· Bring the Holy Spirit into your situations

· Renew your mind with scriptures specific to your situation

· Discipline your mind to take every thought captive

· Recognize and face your fears

· Share your struggle with someone you respect and trust

The Bait of Satan Book

“An offended believer is one who can take in life, but due to fear, cannot give it out.”

John Bevere

The Process of Spiritual Maturity

Understanding and embracing the “ministry of reconciliation” (see

Any goal, agenda, opinion, offense, preference, vision, ect.

that you hold higher than our ministry of reconciliation is divisive idolatry.

The Bait of Satan Book