"Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." Sin! Guilty as Charged "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world."
EVERYONE HAS SINNED Rom 3:10-18, 23; 1 John 1:8
SOCIETY DENIES SIN Redefining Sin God’s Definition: 1 John 3:4 EVERYONE HAS SINNED SOCIETY DENIES SIN Redefining Sin God’s Definition: 1 John 3:4
SIN HAS A POWERFUL AFFECT EVERYONE HAS SINNED SOCIETY DENIES SIN SIN HAS A POWERFUL AFFECT To Divide: from God, Self, Family, Church To Deceive: it Appears Desirable, Promising, Right, Insignificant To Destroy: your Reputation, Body & Mind, Hope of Salvation
"Abstain from all appearance" (1 Thess 5:22) Attitude Toward Sin: "Abhor" (Rom 12:9) "Abstain from all appearance" (1 Thess 5:22) "Confess" (1 John 1:9) "Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil" (Isa 1:16)
Preventing Sin Consider 1 Peter 1:13-19: Return of Christ (13; 2 Pet 3:10-11) Holiness of Our Father (15-16) Obedience of His Children (14) Judgment of His House (17) Death of His Son (18-19)
Jesus met God’s requirement of death for our sins. (2 Cor 5:21) The Last Word On Sin Jesus met God’s requirement of death for our sins. (2 Cor 5:21) “He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses & forsakes them will have mercy.” (Prov 28:13)
Salvation From Sin: Eternal Life Believe the good news about Jesus Christ John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:10 Repent or turn from your sins Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Confess your faith in Christ Matt 10:32-33; Rom 10:9-10 Be immersed in water Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Live in obedient faith 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10