2. The Christian Faith A study of basic beliefs A study of basic beliefs One each week One each week Week 6, 2/6/2013 Week 6, 2/6/2013 “Sin” “Sin”

3. The Christian Faith Sin Sin “Missing the mark” “Missing the mark” Wrongdoing Wrongdoing Falling short Falling short Going astray Going astray A transgression, going beyond A transgression, going beyond

4. The Christian Faith Sin - Universal Sin - Universal Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” Romans 3:10-18: “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one. There is none that understands, there is none that seeks after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that does good, no, not one. Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes.” Romans 3:10-18: “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one. There is none that understands, there is none that seeks after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that does good, no, not one. Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

5. The Christian Faith Sin - Universal Sin - Universal Romans 5:12 “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned” Romans 5:12 “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned”

6. The Christian Faith Sin - A voluntary choice Sin - A voluntary choice James 1:14,15 “But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it brings forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, brings forth death.” James 1:14,15 “But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it brings forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, brings forth death.”

7. The Christian Faith Sin - A voluntary choice Sin - A voluntary choice Hebrews 11:24-25 “By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season” Hebrews 11:24-25 “By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season”

8. The Christian Faith Sin - A voluntary choice Sin - A voluntary choice James 4:17 “Therefore to him that knows to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin.” James 4:17 “Therefore to him that knows to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin.” 1 Corinthians 15:34 “Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.” 1 Corinthians 15:34 “Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.”

9. The Christian Faith Sin - A voluntary choice Sin - A voluntary choice James 2:9 “But if you have respect to persons, you commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.” James 2:9 “But if you have respect to persons, you commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.”

10. The Christian Faith Sin - Forgivable Sin - Forgivable 1 John 1:7 “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin.” 1 John 1:7 “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin.” 1 John 2:1-2 “My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: and he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.” 1 John 2:1-2 “My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: and he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.”

11. The Christian Faith Sin - Forgivable Sin - Forgivable Romans 6:17, 18, 20 and 22 Romans 6:17, 18, 20 and 22 “(17) But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. “(17) But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. (18) Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. (18) Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. (20) For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. (20) For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. (22) But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.” (22) But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.”

12. The Christian Faith Sin Sin Unforgivable? “Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit” – can’t occur today Unforgivable? “Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit” – can’t occur today Mark 3:28-29 “Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men and blasphemies with which they shall blaspheme. But he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit shall never have forgiveness.” Mark 3:28-29 “Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men and blasphemies with which they shall blaspheme. But he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit shall never have forgiveness.” “…because they said, ‘He has an unclean spirit.’ ” Mark 3:30 “…because they said, ‘He has an unclean spirit.’ ” Mark 3:30

13. The Christian Faith Sin - A change is required Sin - A change is required Romans 6:1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11 and 12 Romans 6:1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11 and 12 “(1-2) What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? “(1-2) What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? (6) Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. (6) Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. (7) For he that is dead is freed from sin. (7) For he that is dead is freed from sin.

14. The Christian Faith Sin - A change is required Sin - A change is required Romans 6:1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11 and 12 Romans 6:1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11 and 12 (10) For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he lives, he lives unto God. (10) For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he lives, he lives unto God. (11) Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. (11) Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. (12) Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.” (12) Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.”

15. The Christian Faith Sin - A change is required Sin - A change is required Colossians 3:1-15 “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sits on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory…” Colossians 3:1-15 “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sits on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory…”

16. The Christian Faith Sin - A change is required Sin - A change is required Colossians 3:1-15 “… Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth…” Colossians 3:1-15 “… Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth…”

17. The Christian Faith Sin - A change is required Sin - A change is required Colossians 3:1-15 “... Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all…” Colossians 3:1-15 “... Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all…”

18. The Christian Faith Sin - A change is required Sin - A change is required Colossians 3:1-15 “... Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” Colossians 3:1-15 “... Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”

19. The Christian Faith Sin Sin Early Christians Early Christians “Of sins, some are carnal, that is, physical. Others are spiritual…The source by which sins are named ‘spiritual’ or ‘physical’ is the fact that every sin is a matter either of action or thought.” Tertullian (200) “Of sins, some are carnal, that is, physical. Others are spiritual…The source by which sins are named ‘spiritual’ or ‘physical’ is the fact that every sin is a matter either of action or thought.” Tertullian (200)

20. The Christian Faith Sin Sin Early Christians Early Christians “Christ welcomes the repentance of the sinner, for He loves the repentance that follows sins. For this Word of whom we speak alone is sinless. For to sin is common to all, but to return to God after sinning is characteristic not of just any man, but only of a man of worth.” Clement of Alexandria (195) “Christ welcomes the repentance of the sinner, for He loves the repentance that follows sins. For this Word of whom we speak alone is sinless. For to sin is common to all, but to return to God after sinning is characteristic not of just any man, but only of a man of worth.” Clement of Alexandria (195)

21. The Christian Faith Sin Sin Early Christians Early Christians “In Greek, the root meaning of ‘repentance’ is not the ‘confession of a sin’, but a ‘change of mind.’ ” Tertullian (200) “In Greek, the root meaning of ‘repentance’ is not the ‘confession of a sin’, but a ‘change of mind.’ ” Tertullian (200)

22. The Christian Faith Sin Sin Universal Universal A voluntary choice A voluntary choice Forgivable Forgivable Requires a change Requires a change Next week? “Grace” Next week? “Grace”