ANSWERS: WEEK 5
1. How do you think God "corrects" and "adjusts" us during times of confession and cleansing?
It is during our confession time, confession is how we grow and allow God to conform us to the image of Christ, which is found in (Romans 8:29; 12:1-2).
2. Why is it dangerous for believers to just "assume" they are clean without frequent times of examination? (Jeremiah 17:9).
It is impossible to pray powerful Spirit-led prayers if there is unconfessed sin between you and God.
3. If the dedicated missionaries to shantung, China needed a deep cleansing and filling, what implication does this have for us?
We need to be cleansed every day by being in God's presence, in His Word, and confessing our sin daily.
4. What happens if we try to rush through our time of cleansing?
We must be renewed in our minds, but if we rush through our cleansing time, this will not happen. We must be transformed to Christ image, but if we rush through our confession time, this will not happen. God's top priority in the life of every believer is to make them holy and sanctified in body, soul, and spirit (Romans 8:29).
5. List and briefly describe the five categories of potential sins. Why do you think it is important to use a thorough biblical cleansing guide?
1) Sins of Thoughts and Attitudes
Sin begins in the realm of our spirit thoughts and attitudes. Jesus said, "For out of the heart proceeds evil thoughts…(Matthew 15:19). In 2 Corinthians 10:5, we are commanded to "take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ."
2) Second Category: Sins of Speech
God's Word is clear about the enormous importance of our speech. Matthew 12:36 states, "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment." James 3:10 says, "Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and curing.
3) Third Category: Sins of Relationship
Perhaps the most common place we lose God's fullness is in our relationships. Relationship sins generally fall in five major areas.
People you have hurt or offended.
Bitter or Holding Grudges
Improper Relationships
Neglecting regular Fellowship and meaningful Service through your Church
Family Relationships consistent with God's Word
4) Fourth Category: Sins of Commission and Transgression
In a broad sense, these are the sins of doing something wrong or breaking God's laws.
§ Examples of such sins are: adultery, fornication, stealing or dishonesty, assaulting someone, going to sinful places, watching adult rated movies, destructive habits (such as smoking, drinking, overeating or eating unhealthy foods), reading unclean literature, putting recreation or material things ahead of God, idolatry, financial dishonesty, cheating employers, etc.
§ God's grace will cover them all! 1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
5) Fifth Category: Sins of Omission
Sins of omission are the failure to obey Christ's commands or conform our character to His image.
§ This sin is mentioned in James 4:17 "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin."
§ Some examples of sins of omission are: neglecting Bible reading and prayer, failing to witness, failure to tithe, neglecting regular worship, refusing to use your spiritual gifts in a local church, etc.
We need biblical thorough cleansing because each day we need to confess and ask God to fill us with the Holy Spirit and empower us for Spirit-anointed prayer.
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