Conflict Resolution

Tape 2407.02

Senior Pastor, Gene Getz

Conflict Resolution

Welcome to the Biblical Human Race!

The Bible is a story of conflict and how to resolve it.

• Adam and Eve
• Cain and Abel
• Abraham and Sarah
• Leah and Rachel
• Peninnah and Hannah
• Moses, Aaron and Miriam
• Saul and David
• James, John and the other disciples
• Peter and Paul
• Paul and Barnabas

A Frist-Century Case Study

Philippians 4:2-3: Conflict is a human issue.

Fundamental Principles

1. As born-again Christians, we have supernatural resources others do not.

Philippians 2:1

• United with Christ

Colossians 1:27

• Comfort from His Love

1 John 4:10,11

• Fellowship with His Spirit

Romans 8:26,27

• Tenderness and compassion

Galations 5:22

2. As born-again Christians, we have the greatest example who ever lived.
• Unselfishness

Philippians 2:5-7; John 1:1,14

• Humility

Philippians 2:8; Matthew 26:42

• Sacrificial Love

Philippians 2:8; 1 John 3:16

3. As born-again Christians, we are to follow Christ’s example.

Philippians 2:2-4

Personalizing These Principles

Romans 12:17,18

1. What has Jesus done for me? His unconditional love for me.
2. What would Jesus do in this situation? Not my will, but yours LORD.
3. What am I going to do? We need each other in the body of Christ.

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