Sin & Death October 30, 2016 The children of God do not sin, that is, that they do not forsake God, and wholly surrender themselves to Satan, to be his slaves. Calvin

1 John 5:13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.

1 John 5:16-18

Sin Unto Death Moses – disobeyed God and died So did Ananias and Sapphira Communion (many of you sick and have died) 1 Cor.12:27-30 Blaspheme the Holy Spirit and/or Apostasy – Mark 3:29 Sins leading to capital punishment under civil law

Seven Deadly Sins Pride Covetousness Lust Envy Gluttony Hatred Sloth

1 John 5:16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that.

1 John 5:16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that.

Love Covers Others John 8:7 - And as they continued to ask Him, He stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” Matthew 7:2 - For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.

Love Covers Others Romans 14:4 - Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. James 2:13 - For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Love Covers Others Proverbs 10:12 - Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. Proverbs 11:13 - Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. Proverbs 17:9 - Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.

Love Covers Others 1 Peter 4:8 - Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Matthew 18:15 - If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.

1 John 5:16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that.

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 John 5:17 All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin that does not lead to death.

1 John 5:18 We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but He who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him.

Sin 1 John 5:16 - If anyone sees his brother committing a sin… 1 John 2:1 - My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 1 John 1:8 - If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Sin Romans 6:15 - What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 1 Peter 2:16 - Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.

For Our Consideration How comfortable are we with sinning? Do you believe in levels of sin? What’s our reaction when we see someone sinning? What should it be? What does intercessory prayer look like in our life?

Prayer Focus Thank You Lord for Your grace, mercy, forgiveness and love Thank You Lord for calling us to love and prayer one for another Thank You Lord for Your Word that is clear on the issues that matter Thank You Lord for a new day to begin again