1. The Christian and Sin

2. What is sin? In this society, sin is a challenge to defineIn this society, sin is a challenge to define Far too many refuse to see it as a realityFar too many refuse to see it as a reality Efforts to make sin less offensive, redefine what is sin, legalize and legitimize, villainize those who oppose, mock, trivialize, etc.Efforts to make sin less offensive, redefine what is sin, legalize and legitimize, villainize those who oppose, mock, trivialize, etc.

3. What is sin? BUT, all this does not change what the Bible says about sin!BUT, all this does not change what the Bible says about sin! Sin is, “a departure from either human or divine standards of uprightness” (BDAG)Sin is, “a departure from either human or divine standards of uprightness” (BDAG) To act contrary to the will and law of God (Louw & Nida)To act contrary to the will and law of God (Louw & Nida) To miss the mark (Vine’s)To miss the mark (Vine’s)

4. What is sin? BUT, all this does not change what the Bible says about sin!BUT, all this does not change what the Bible says about sin! 1 John 3:4, sin is lawlessness 1 John 3:4, sin is lawlessness God does not put degrees on sin! Adam and Eve, Nadab and Abihu, Uzzah, Ananias and Saphira James 2:10God does not put degrees on sin! Adam and Eve, Nadab and Abihu, Uzzah, Ananias and Saphira James 2:10

5. What is sin? Sin is a universal problemSin is a universal problem Romans 3:23, all have sinned Romans 3:23, all have sinned 1 John 1:8-10, to deny that we sin is to lie 1 John 1:8-10, to deny that we sin is to lie

6. What is sin? Types of sinTypes of sin Commission, 1 John 3:4, 5:17Commission, 1 John 3:4, 5:17 Omission, James 4:17Omission, James 4:17 Conscience, Romans 14:23Conscience, Romans 14:23

7. What is sin? Sin is described asSin is described as Darkness, John 3:19-20Darkness, John 3:19-20 Like a cancer, 2 Tim. 2:17Like a cancer, 2 Tim. 2:17 Enslaving, Romans 6:17-20Enslaving, Romans 6:17-20

8. What is sin? Sin is so terrible…Sin is so terrible… It required the blood of Jesus, cf. Genesis 3:15It required the blood of Jesus, cf. Genesis 3:15 The Bible develops this theme throughoutThe Bible develops this theme throughout Let us be careful to not view sin as mankind does!Let us be careful to not view sin as mankind does!

9. Consequences of Sin National ConsequencesNational Consequences Proverbs 14:34 Proverbs 14:34 Nations that legislate and mandate the sinful behavior, reject the concept of divine accountability, and do not instill solid moral direction are destined to fall.Nations that legislate and mandate the sinful behavior, reject the concept of divine accountability, and do not instill solid moral direction are destined to fall.

10. Consequences of Sin Societal ConsequencesSocietal Consequences Ecclesiastes 8:11 Ecclesiastes 8:11 When a society does not hold its citizens accountable and ignores sinful attitudes and behavior (including dishonesty, sloth and lust, broken families, etc.) it will become increasingly evil and collapse.When a society does not hold its citizens accountable and ignores sinful attitudes and behavior (including dishonesty, sloth and lust, broken families, etc.) it will become increasingly evil and collapse.

11. Consequences of Sin Physical ConsequencesPhysical Consequences Romans 5:12, cf. Genesis 3:17-19 - death Romans 5:12, cf. Genesis 3:17-19 - death Romans 6:12 Romans 6:12 Sinful behavior often comes with physical consequences. Addiction to substances and bad behaviors. Sometimes, health consequences, problems with relationships, etc.Sinful behavior often comes with physical consequences. Addiction to substances and bad behaviors. Sometimes, health consequences, problems with relationships, etc.

12. Consequences of Sin Mental ConsequencesMental Consequences 2 Cor. 7:10-11 – a pure mind repents, Heb. 10:22 2 Cor. 7:10-11 – a pure mind repents, Heb. 10:22 There are various sinful attitudes – anger, hatred, jealousy, pride, etc. Guilt when conscience IS working; No guilt when it is damaged – cf. 1 Tim. 4:2There are various sinful attitudes – anger, hatred, jealousy, pride, etc. Guilt when conscience IS working; No guilt when it is damaged – cf. 1 Tim. 4:2

13. Consequences of Sin Spiritual ConsequencesSpiritual Consequences Isaiah 59:1-2, Gen. 3:23-24 Isaiah 59:1-2, Gen. 3:23-24 Sin separates us from God brings about spiritual death.Sin separates us from God brings about spiritual death. It can also affect relationships with brethren ( cf. 1 Cor. 5:3-5 ) Fellowship with God ( 1 John 1:6- 7 )It can also affect relationships with brethren ( cf. 1 Cor. 5:3-5 ) Fellowship with God ( 1 John 1:6- 7 )

14. Consequences of Sin Eternal ConsequencesEternal Consequences Romans 6:23, Galatians 5:21, Matt. 25:46, 2 Thess. 1:8-9 Romans 6:23, Galatians 5:21, Matt. 25:46, 2 Thess. 1:8-9 Eternal separation from God, destruction in hell.Eternal separation from God, destruction in hell.

15. The Solution for Sin God sent Jesus to dieGod sent Jesus to die John 3:16, Romans 5:6- 8, Ephesians 2:8 (1-10) John 3:16, Romans 5:6- 8, Ephesians 2:8 (1-10)

16. The Solution for Sin We need to be forgivenWe need to be forgiven Through the blood of Jesus – 1 Peter 1:18-19Through the blood of Jesus – 1 Peter 1:18-19 Obey the gospel – Acts 22:16, 2:38Obey the gospel – Acts 22:16, 2:38 Confess your sins as a believer – 1 John 1:9Confess your sins as a believer – 1 John 1:9

17. The Solution for Sin Put to death the man of sinPut to death the man of sin You have to change! True repentance. Sin no longer to rule in your life.You have to change! True repentance. Sin no longer to rule in your life. Romans 6:7-14, Gal. 2:20, Colossians 3:9-10 Romans 6:7-14, Gal. 2:20, Colossians 3:9-10

18. The Solution for Sin Realize you do not have to sin!Realize you do not have to sin! Sin is always a choice!Sin is always a choice! 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 John 3:4-9, James 4:7 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 John 3:4-9, James 4:7

19. What is your attitude toward sin?