1. How To Cover Sin Romans 4:1-8

2. Introduction Common Bible word –More than 25 words translated “cover” –Synonym is “concealed” (Exodus 24:15) –Often something completely concealed

3. Introduction Covering sin dealt with in the Bible –Defines sin (1 John 3:4) –Fail to do what we know (James 4:17) –Used positively and negatively (Psalm 85:2; Proverbs 28:13)

4. Wrong Way To Cover Sin Hiding, or covering up –Curse under the Law (Proverbs 28:13) –Use of preaching as a cloak to hide sin (1 Thessalonians 2:5; 1 Peter 2:16)

5. Wrong Way To Cover Sin Adam and Eve –Futile effort (Genesis 3:8; Psalm 139:1-8, 11) –Also tried to “pass the buck” (Genesis 3:12, 13)

6. Wrong Way To Cover Sin Aaron blamed the people –Foolish effort, falling short of his goal (Exodus 32:22) –Humorous and sad picture (Exodus 32:2-4, 24) –Any more foolish than ours?

7. Wrong Way To Cover Sin Achan tried to conceal the evidence (Joshua 7) –Literally tried to “bury” it (vv. 1, 21) –Consequences of sin (vv. 20-25) –Others suffer because of our sin

8. Wrong Way To Cover Sin By stopping the messenger –Murdered Stephen (Acts 7:51-60) –Hated Paul (Galatians 4:16)

9. Proper Way To Cover Sin Covered by following God’s law –Animal sacrifices under the Law of Moses –David knew the blessedness having his sins covered (Psalm 32:1-7) –Quoted in reference to our sins (Romans 4:1-8) –Covered when it is forgiven

10. Proper Way To Cover Sin When does it happen? –Application of the blood of Christ (Matthew 26:28) –At baptism for the new convert (Acts 2:38; 3:19) –Baptized into His death (Romans 6:1-6) –Upon repentance and confession for a Christian (Acts 8:22; 1 John 1:7-9) –Sins are blotted out (Hebrews 8:12) –Considered in judgment (Ecclesiastes 12:14)

11. Conclusion Respect God who can forgive Have your sins been covered?