1. The Guilt of Sin

7. G u i l t o f S i n
Blame; “iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity” (NAS Greek Dictionary)
Universal need for redemption, Corinthians 5:18-21

8. G u i l t o f S i n Reactions to the guilt of sin:
Immobilized by overwhelming grief, 2 Corinthians 2:7
Lose faith in God’s love and mercy, Luke 22:31-32, 62; John 21:15-19
Godly sorrow leading to repentance, 2 Corinthians 7:10

9. When Sin is Committed Guilt of sin alerts us to danger, Psalm 32:3-5
When trained by truth, 1 Timothy 4:1-2
King David, Psalm 38:3-14
Suffered in body (2-8) and spirit (9-14)
Put his hope in God for relief (15-16)
Anguish over his sins (18)
God was his salvation (21-22)

10. Convicted of Sin The Spirit’s work through gospel, John 16:8-9
Convict: “To show someone his sin and to summon him to repentance” (Kittel)
Contrast Acts 2:22, with 24:25
Need the Bible in our hearts! Hebrews 8:10-12; Psalm 119:11, 36

11. Conversion from Sin Seasons of refreshing, Acts 3:19; Isaiah 35:3-7
God’s mercy, Rom. 12:1-2; Psalm 51:1-2
Guilt of sin, 51:4-5
Forgiveness, 51:7-9
Recovery and restoration by means of redemption, 51:10-15

12. Conversion from Sin Become a Christian, Acts 2:38-41 (26:28)
Repent of every sin, Acts 8:22-24; 2 Corinthians 7:9-10