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1. A willful transgression against a known law of God. Sin As An Act. * brings about *. But there is a problem--your sins have cut you off from God. Because of your sin, He has turned away and will not listen anymore. Isaiah 59:2 ( NLT ). 2. Separation from God. Problem
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1. A willful transgression against a known law of God Sin As An Act * brings about * But there is a problem--your sins have cut you off from God. Because of your sin, He has turned away and will not listen anymore. Isaiah 59:2 (NLT) 2. Separation from God
Problem SIN - Twofold Sinful Nature Romans 7:14-25 Sinful Acts Romans 3:23 Solution SALVATION - Twofold Born-again Experience Spirit-controlled (Entirely Sanctified) Experience Forgiveness Justification Regeneration Adoption
“What are the major theories for dealing with original sin taught by most Evangelicals?” • All Christians believe that: • After the born-again crisis there remains in the spirit of the believer the presence of • Original sin must be cleansed before anyone can enter heaven. can enter heaven. original sin. No sin However there are multiple understandings of the solution for original sin.
“Believer” Spiritually-dead Spirit GOD Do I hear you professing to believe in the one and only God, but then observe you complacently sitting back as if you had done something wonderful? That's just great. Demons do that, but what good does it do them?James 2:19(MSG)
No matter which way I turn, I can’t make myself do right. I want to, but I can’t. When I want to do good, I don’t. And when I try not to do wrong, I do it anyway. Romans 7:18-19 (NLT) Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things… That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God. Romans 8:5,8 (NLT) Believer Follower Conflicted Spirit Born-again Life Holy Spirit
Our goal should be a relationship with God where He is LORD at all times. Disciple God-enthroned Spirit For in Christ the fullness of God lives in a human body and you are complete through your union with Christ. He is the Lord over every ruler and authority in the universe. Colossians 2:9-10 (NLT) LORD
In Community… persons are enabled to move from believer follower disciple James 2:19 John 6:60-66 Matthew 7:21-23 John 15:5-8 Matthew 16:24-25 Galatians 2:20
So, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice – the kind He will accept. When you think of what He has done for you, is this too much to ask? Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect His will really is. Romans 12:1-2 (NLT) Until we ourselves to God, He cannot restore a holy relationship. The completeness of one’s consecration is essential in order to experience the miracle of the full relationship that is available in Christ. completely surrender L O R D