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Life & Emotional Struggles · Practical · ABOUT 130 MINUTES

Guilt, Shame, Confession, and Grace

Distinguish conviction from crushing shame and study confession, forgiveness, restoration, and identity in Christ

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Study Outline

LESSON 1

Confession and Cleansing

Primary passage: 1 John 1:9

Start with 1 John 1:9. This lesson focuses on confession and cleansing within the larger study ‘Guilt, Shame, Confession, and Grace.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

LESSON 2

No Condemnation

Primary passage: Romans 8:1

Start with Romans 8:1. This lesson focuses on no condemnation within the larger study ‘Guilt, Shame, Confession, and Grace.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

Passage contextPeople: Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit
LESSON 3

Godly Sorrow

Primary passage: 2 Corinthians 7:10

Start with 2 Corinthians 7:10. This lesson focuses on godly sorrow within the larger study ‘Guilt, Shame, Confession, and Grace.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

LESSON 4

Restoration after Failure

Primary passage: John 21:17

Start with John 21:17. This lesson focuses on restoration after failure within the larger study ‘Guilt, Shame, Confession, and Grace.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

Passage contextPeople: Jesus Christ, Simon Peter, Jonas

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