1. 1 John 3:4 The Problem of Sin 1

2. 1 John 3:4 - KJV “Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law” 2 The Problem of Sin

3. 1 John 3:4 - NKJV “Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness” 3 The Problem of Sin

4. 1 John 3:4 - NASB95 4 “Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness” The Problem of Sin

5. Sin Defined Greek word - harmitia - “a sin (properly abstract):--offence, sin(- ful)” - Strong 266 From root word - harmartano - “properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin:-for your faults, offend, sin, trespass” - Strong 264 “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” - Philippians 3:17 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 2 Timothy 4:6-8 5 The Problem of Sin

6. Introduction Sin is the world’s biggest problem! But we don’t hear about it in the news though Sin is the scourge of man all mankind Isaiah 59:1-9 The attitude of most is that it Sin is “no big deal” Why make a fuss about it? In this lesson we will discuss the following: Facts About Sin The Negative Impact of Sin How Sin is Rationalized & Trivialized 6 The Problem of Sin

7. Bible Facts About Sin It is Against God! “…the transgression of the law” - 1 John 3:4 It is lawlessness Its Wages or Consequences is Spiritual Death Romans 6:23 It is Universal in Nature Romans 3:23; 5:12 James 1:15 2 Corinthians 5:14, 15 The Blood of Christ is the Only Remedy Hebrews 9:10-15; 10:1-10 7 The Problem of Sin

8. Sin Has A Negative Impact On… Deity or the Godhead It grieves and provokes God Ephesians 4:30; Hebrews 3:10-17; Matthew 23:37; Luke 19:41 A Nation It is a reproach - Proverbs 14:34; 11:11 The Lord’s Church It has a leavening affect - 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 It is causes hindrances like the sin of Achan - Joshua 7 The Sinner Causes Spiritual death - Romans 6:23; Rev. 21:8; Ezekiel 18:20 Consequences come, even though one repents David - 2 Samuel 12:10, 13-23 8 The Problem of Sin

9. Sin is Rationalized & Trivialized Because it is Universal Excused by saying “everybody sins” or “you are not perfect” This true - Romans 3:10, 23; 1 John 1:9, 10 By Wrongly Categorizing & Comparing Sins “Big Sins” and “Little Sins” An unwise standard - 2 Corinthians 10:12 “…sin is a transgression of the Law” - 1 John 3:4 Divine category of sin - 1 John 5:16, 17 “…a sin unto death” - Not repented of & forgiven “…a sin not unto death” - Repented & forgiven 9 The Problem of Sin

10. Sin is Rationalized & Trivialized Failing to Repent From The Heart Without godly sorrow - 2 Corinthians 7:7-10; Luke 15:19, 21 Without bring fruits of repentance - Matthew 3:8; Acts 26:20 Without restitution - Leviticus 6:2-5; 2 Samuel 12:6;Luke 19:8 Expecting Forgiveness Without Conditions Forgiveness is conditionally received Luke 23:34; Acts 3:17-26 Must be obedient to the Gospel Acts 2:38; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 Erring brethren must repent and pray Acts 8:22; James 5:16 10 The Problem of Sin

11. Conclusion Facts About Sin It is Against God It has Eternal Consequences It is Universal The Blood of Christ Only Remedy The Deity or the Godhead A Nation The Lord’s Church The Sinner Because all Have Sinned By Categorizing & Comparing Sins Failing to Repent From the Heart Expecting Forgiveness Without Conditions Must Not Rationalize & Trivialize Sin Has a Negative Impact On… 11 The Problem of Sin

12. 1 Timothy 1:15 “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief” 12 The Problem of Sin