1. Dealing with our Sins (1)
Forgiveness

2. A proper attitude toward sins
Realize its origin and what it does
Romans 6:23
We have addressed Satan as the father of lies and deceit
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3. A proper attitude toward sins
Many have improper attitudes toward sin – Some deny what sin is, or their sinfulness. - Some mock at sin - Some minimize or dismiss it - Many take pleasure in sinful behaviors
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4. A proper attitude toward sins
We must admit our sins
1 John 1:8, 10
Confession part of forgiveness – 1 John 1:9, Psalm 32:1
Proverbs 28:13, He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy
James 5:16
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5. A proper attitude toward sins
We must take personal responsibility
James 1:13-15
Many make excuses – Eve & Adam – Genesis 3:12-13 Aaron – Exodus 32:21-24 King Saul – 1 Samuel 15:13-15
While others may be complicit, ultimately you answer for yourself!
Realize that we do NOT have to sin. We do NOT inherit the sins of Adam
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6. A proper attitude toward sins
Do we hate sin?
How much do we despise sin?
The deceptive nature of sin sometimes causes many to diminish its seriousness, or its consequences
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7. A proper attitude toward sins
Do we hate sin?
What steps will we take to eliminate it? Cf. Matthew 5:29-30
God hates sin – Proverbs 6:16-19
Jude – do we hate even the garments defiled by the flesh?
Psalm 97:10, You who love the LORD, hate evil.
Proverbs 8:13, The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;…
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8. Appreciate who God is Reverential fear Hebrews 12:28-29
Never trivialize God, or remove Him from His holy throne.
The fear of the Lord, Proverbs 1:7, 9:10, 8:13
Romans 11:22 – His goodness and severity
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9. Appreciate who God is You cannot hide from Him Psalm 139:7-12
Ask Jonah what happens when you try to hide from God
Psalm 51:4 – realize when you sin, it is always against God
He is our Creator, Savior and Judge
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10. Appreciate what God has done
He so loved us – John 3:16, Ephesians 2:4-8, John 1:29
God accepted the sacrifice of Jesus – Romans 5:6-11, Acts 13:38
Ephesians 1:7, we have redemption through His blood…
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11. Appreciate what God has done
What happens when God forgives sins?
They are blotted out, Acts 3:19
He remembers them no more, Hebrews 8:12, 10:17
He covers them, Romans 4:7-8
He forgives even the chiefest of sinners, 1 Timothy 1:15
Psalm 103:12
So many terms describe God’s forgiveness so that we ought to be humbled at the depth of His love for us – Ephesians 3:17-19
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12. Receive God’s forgiveness
Become a Christian
Hear the gospel, Mark 16:15, Romans 10:17
Believe, Mark 16:16, John 8:24, Romans 10:10
Repent, Acts 2:38
Confess Him as Lord and the Son of God – Romans 10:10, cf. Acts 8:37
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13. Receive God’s forgiveness
Become a Christian
Be immersed (baptized) Acts 2:38, 22:16 Romans 6:3-4 1 Peter 3:21 Galatians 3:27
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14. Receive God’s forgiveness
When you sin as a Christian
Repent! Acts 8:22
Confess to God and pray for forgiveness – Acts 8:22, 1 John 1:9 Are we walking in the light? (1:7)
James 5:16, cf. Matthew 5:23-24
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15. Thoughts about forgiveness
We need to forgive ourselves – if God can forgive us, accept it and forgive ourselves – James 1:6-8; cf. 2 Corinthians 2:6-7 don’t cause one to become overwhelmed
1 Timothy 1:12-14, Philippians 3:13 – Paul accepted forgiveness
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16. Thoughts about forgiveness
We MUST forgive others – Matthew 6:14-15 Mark 11:25-26 Ephesians 4:32 James 2:13
We can never out-forgive God
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17. Thoughts about forgiveness
Forgiveness does not remove consequences – Consider David’s sin with Bathsheba cf. Matthew 19:9
Forgiveness does not remove desires – we will still be tempted cf. 1 Corinthians 9:27
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18. How much do you appreciate the forgiveness of God?