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Romans 3:23; 6:23. Agenda. What is Sin? Pattern of the Israelites Cycle of Sin Development of Sin Overcoming Sin!. Rom 8:16 2Pet 1:9 I Cor 9:24. Who was the first to sin against God?. Ezekiel 28:16,17 Isaiah 14:13-15. What is Sin?. Transgression of the law (1 John 3:4)
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Agenda • What is Sin? • Pattern of the Israelites • Cycle of Sin • Development of Sin • Overcoming Sin! Rom 8:16 2Pet 1:9 I Cor 9:24
Who was the first to sin against God? Ezekiel 28:16,17 Isaiah 14:13-15
What is Sin? • Transgression of the law (1 John 3:4) • All Unrighteousness (1 John 5:17) • What is not of faith (Romans 14:23) • Not doing good (James 4:17) • Missing the Mark • Progressive (2Tim 3:13) • Short-Lived (Heb 11:25) Isaiah 59:1-2
Cycle of Sin Judges 2:18-19
Sin Development • Stage One: Temptation (Heb 4:15) • Stage Two: Sin Itself (James 1:15) • Stage Three: Consequences for Unforgiven Sin Desire + Opportunity = temptation desire + opportunity + action = sin desire + opportunity + action + No Forgiveness = Death
Overcoming Sin • The Holy Spirit (Gal 5:16-25) • Word of God (Psa 119 II Tim 3:16-17 Heb 4:12) • Prayer (Matt 7:7-11; Luke 18:1-8 John 6:23-27 Eph 6:17) • Body of Christ (Matt 10:1 Heb 10:24 Eccl 4:11-12) • Abhor Evil/Cling to good (Rom 12:9) • Abstain from evil (I Thes 5:22)
Overcoming Sin His Word Eternal Life His Spirit (desire + opportunity + action) + No Forgiveness = Death Prayer His Son His Word + Prayer + His Spirit + His Son = Eternal Life I Cor. 10:13