CONVICTION VS CONDEMNATION
1. CONDEMNATION IS A TACTIC OF THE ENEMY!
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
Romans 8:1-2 (NIV)
“Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who then is the one who condemns? No one-”
Romans 8:33-34 (NIV)
2. CONVICTION IS MEANT FOR GROWTH NOT GUILT
“Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.”
Hebrews 10:22 (NIV)
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9 (NIV)
For all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all.” Luke 8:17 (NLT)
3. WHAT THE LIGHT REVEALS ALSO HAS THE POWER TO HEAL
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”
Ephesians 1:7 (NLT)
Victory Group Questions:
1. What are some areas of your life you have dealt with condemnation? How did you combat it?
2. What are some ways we can grow through guilt?
3. Are there areas in your life where you need to let the Lord shine his light on to heal?
4. Share testimony where the Lord brought you through Guilt and Shame.
5. How does the Holy Spirit convict you? Share.