2. The immediate context 4:17-18, 20, 22, 24 v. 25 – lying/truth v. 26 – anger (cont. in v. 31) v. 28 – stealing/working v. 29 – evil speech/edifying v. 5:8, 11, 15, 17
II. Exposition v. 26-27, 31-32
1. A Surprising Command
2. A Calming Limitation 1) There is a time for anger. 2) Anger in and of itself is not a sin. 3) Anger, left unchecked, quickly degenerates into sin.
Maybe the best English idea? “In your anger – do not sin”.
3. A Practical Command
4. A Dangerous Enemy -- v. 27
5. Sinful Anger Described -- 31
6. The Antidotes to Sinful Anger --32a 1) Kindness 2) Compassion 3) Forgiveness 7. The Example of Christ -- 32b
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Great Sermon! I don't want to be an angry person. This sermon helped me to see the need to check myself often to see if I'm sinning against God with my anger. This is an excellent message!
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...