1. SICK OR SINFUL? Whatever Became Of Sin? Romans 7:7-13 Sinfulness of sin… “And oftentimes excusing of a fault doth make the fault the worse by excuse.” (William Shakespeare) 1John 3:4 James 4:17

2. SICKNESS OR SIN?? CHANGING OF TERM DOESN’T CHANGE THE FACT ALL GET CAUGHT IN THE TRAP Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned…” Romans 6:23 “Wages of sin…” BIG SINS & Little Sins Is There Any Such Distinction With God? Proverbs 6:16-19 Galatians 5:16-21 “Be on the alert” 1Peter 5:8

3. THE HARSH REALITY IS THAT SIN IS SIN & PRESENTS SERIOUS PROBLEMS…  Love Of Sin (Hebrews 11:24-25  Practice Of Sin (1John 1:8-10)  State Of Sin (Ephesians 2:1)  Guilt Of Sin (Romans 3:19-20)  Result Of Sin (Romans 3:23) “Practice”: to do something again and again in order to become better at it; to do something regularly or constantly as an ordinary part of your life

4. CAN YOU HEAR ME? SIN IS SIN AND THERE IS ONLY ONE CURE The Gospel Of Christ Addresses Sin  Facts To Believe  Commands To Obey  Promises To Receive Rom. 1:1-4 1Cor. 15:1-4 Eph. 1:18-23, 3:8-12 Matt. 28:18-20

5. SIN CAN’T BE “SWEPT UNDER” OR MASKED OVER… Only In The Gospel Is Sin Addressed Believe In Christ, Addresses “Love” Of Sin Repent, Addresses “Practice” Of Sin Baptism, Addresses “State” Of Sin Promise Of Remission Of Sins, Addresses “Guilt” Promise Of Eternal Life Addresses “Result” Of Sin There is no logical reason for anyone to remain burdened with sin…

6. “Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, on the one hand I myself with my mind am serving the law of God, but on the other, with my flesh the law of sin. Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 7:24-8:1)