Guard the Gospel -

Sin -  (study given Tuesday 9th August 1998)

What is sin? - contrary to God

Romans 3: 22-24

All have sinned - all short of God's acceptance - all in need of grace.


Romans 6:23

Wages are earnt, we deserve our wage (ie. death), it is due us

Gifts are given, not earnt, Eternal life in Christ Jesus is freely given by God


Mark 7:21

Sin comes from within men's hearts, we are responsible for our own sin (hearts desires, evil thoughts etc...)


2 Timothy 3:1-4

There will be   "     "    as a result of man's sin. 
Having a form of godliness, intellectual approach to the Gospel, denying the power of the scriptures, resisting personal application to one's life


James 4:15-17

In opposition to God's will

                                                               [WALL]
                                         God    >>       [   OF    ]       You
                                                                [ SIN     ]


Isaiah 59:1 - 2

Sin causes separation from God


Isaiah 53: 1-12

Jesus, the Atonement for all men


Acts 2: 36-39

Personal responsibility for you sin that crucified Jesus


2 Peter 3:9-11

God is patient


Acts 3:19

Repent, turn to God, times of refreshing

                                                                  .    '     /
                                         God      >>                       <<       You
                                                                     \   .    '                                                      


2 Corinthians 7: 10-11

Godly sorrow = repentance = salvation = no regrets

Characteristics of Godly sorrow (verse 11)


Mark 9:43-48

Attitude towards sin - Jesus is serious about dealing with sin


John 15:18-21

Jesus was persecuted.  As we follow him, we will also be,

No servant is greater than his master.


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