3. Emotion versus Emotionalism Two Extremes to Avoid: – Emotionalism I Kings 18:25-29; I Corinthians 14:33, 40 – Formalism Matthew 15:7-8; 22:37-38

4. Emotion versus Emotionalism The Emotions of Jesus (I Peter 2:21) – Compassion (Matt. 9:36; Luke 7:13) – Joy (Luke 10:21; John 15:11) – Wept (John 11:35-36) – Anger (Mark 3:5) – Love (John 11:5; 13:1) – Agony (Luke 22:44) – Zeal (John 2:17)

5. Emotion versus Emotionalism Emotion is Necessary in the Christian’s Life – Love (I Peter 4:8; Phil. 4:1) – Hope (Romans 12:12) – Joy (Philippians 4:4) – Sorrow (Romans 12:15) – Hate (Romans 12:9) – Fear (Matt. 10:28) – Anguish of heart (2 Corinthians 2:4) – Indignation (2 Corinthians 11:29) – Worship (John 4:24; Psalm 122:1)

6. Emotion versus Emotionalism Emotion must be Rooted in the Word – Reading of God’s love, we should be moved to love (I John 4:9-11). – Told of promises awaiting us, we are motivated to hope (Titus 1:2). – Learning of Jesus’ reconciling work, we are moved to rejoice (Romans 5:10-11).

7. Emotion versus Emotionalism Emotion must be Rooted in the Word – Rebuked by the Word, it produces godly sorrow (2 Timothy 4:2; 2 Cor. 7:8). – Filled with God’s knowledge, we come to hate sin and every false way (Psalm 119:104). – Reading of the warnings in Scripture, we are moved to fear (Hebrews 10:30-31).

8. Emotion versus Emotionalism Emotion must Produce the Proper Fruit – The emotion of love bears fruit in obedience (John 14:15; I John 5:3). – The emotion of hope bears fruit in patience (Romans 8:24-25). – The emotion of joy bears fruit in sacrifice (2 Corinthians 8:2-5).

9. Emotion versus Emotionalism Emotion must Produce the Proper Fruit – The emotion of sorrow bears fruit in repentance (2 Corinthians 7:8-10). – The emotion of hate bears fruit in rejecting error (Revelation 2:6, 15; Eph. 5:11). – The emotion of fear bears fruit in departing from evil (Proverbs 16:6; Acts 5:5, 11; 19:17-20).

10. When Emotion Becomes Emotionalism When Emotion becomes an End to Itself – Acts 19:28-29, 32, 34 When Emotion is not Based on God’s Word – Prov. 3:5; 28:26; Matt. 7:21-23; Rom. 10:1-3 When Emotion is the Basis for your Faith – Proverbs 14:12; 2 Kings 5:11

11. Emotions and Your Salvation Emotions Stirred by the Crucifixion of Christ – Matt. 27:26-50 Feelings of Guilt and Sorrow for Sins – Matt. 5:4; Acts 2:36-38; 2 Cor. 7:10 Rejoicing for Salvation Received – Acts 8:39; 16:34 The Joy of Heaven Set Before Us – Hebrews 12:1-3; Luke 6:22-23