The Chastening Of The Lord

This sermon is a must for every Christian. It is vital for our spiritual well-being that we understand what the Bible teaches about the chastening of the Lord.

The subject is looked at under the following headings:

1. The Administration of the Chastening

a) the reason for it

b) the regulation of it

2. The Aim of the Chastening

a) its punitive aspect

b) its restorative aspect

c) its preventative aspect

d) its lucrative aspect
(it is ultimately for our blessing that we may become more holy, godly and righteous)

3. The Acceptance of the Chastening

a) the tendancy we must resist
(ie to rebel against it)

b) the truth we must receive
(ie it is proof of God's Love and our sonship)