Purposeful Discipline

Purposeful Discipline
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 6/4/2023

Sermon Theme: God disciples His children because He loves them, which will yield the fruit of righteousness through their faithful endurance. Therefore, the Christian must endure by striving for holiness, watchfulness and a greater desire for Christ rather than the things of earth!

I. Manner of Discipline - (Heb. 12:4-11)

    A. Reality of Discipline - (12:4-5, 7)

    B. Reason for Discipline - (12:6, 8)

        1. Because He Loves Them - (v.6)

        2. As Legitimate Children - (v.8)

    A. Example of Discipline - (12:9-10a)

    B. Purpose for Discipline - (12:10b-11)

        1. Partaker in His Holibess - (v.10)

        2. Fruit of Righteousness - (v.11)

II. Need for Discipline - (Heb. 12:12-17)

    A. The Race for Holiness - (12:12-13)

    B. The Fight for Holiness - (12:14-17)

        1. Strive for Peace and Holiness - (v.14)

        2. Guard against Gracelessness - (v.15a)

        3. Protect against Idolatry - (v.15b)

        4. Flee from Impurity - (vv.16-17)