1. Lesson 2: The Price of Sin Lesson 3: The Preventives of Sin

2. The Price of Sin Jesus paid the price for our sinJesus paid the price for our sin –Because of our sins, “God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him” (1 John 4:9). –Only Jesus was qualified to be our sacrificial lamb, because “in Him there is [was] no sin” (3:5). –Jesus’ atoning work was done voluntarily – “He laid down His life for us” (3:16).

3. The Price of Sin Jesus paid the price for our sinJesus paid the price for our sin The purposes of Jesus’ death are outlinedThe purposes of Jesus’ death are outlined –To “take away our sins” (3:5) – lifting that burden/load from us so as not to be crushed –To “destroy” the works of the devil” (3:8) – abolishing/nullifying the free activities of the devil & the fruits/consequences of his efforts (including pain, sorrow, misery, death—1 Cor. 15:54-55, 2 Tim. 1:10, Rev. 21:4)

4. The Price of Sin Jesus paid the price for our sinJesus paid the price for our sin The purposes of Jesus’ death are outlinedThe purposes of Jesus’ death are outlined Prompted by & motivated by God’s uncon- ditional & undying love (4:7-11), to give us:Prompted by & motivated by God’s uncon- ditional & undying love (4:7-11), to give us: –The propitiation for our sins (2:1-2; 4:8-10) Appeasing God’s holy character – Is. 59:1-2; Ep. 2:1-10Appeasing God’s holy character – Is. 59:1-2; Ep. 2:1-10 Propitiation is a work of God Himself (not man) to appease His character and satisfy His justice (4:8-10).Propitiation is a work of God Himself (not man) to appease His character and satisfy His justice (4:8-10). Propitiation was made possible by and only by the redeeming blood of Jesus (4:8-10).Propitiation was made possible by and only by the redeeming blood of Jesus (4:8-10). The propitiatory work of Jesus reveals to all of humanity the righteousness of God (1:9).The propitiatory work of Jesus reveals to all of humanity the righteousness of God (1:9).

5. The Price of Sin Jesus paid the price for our sinJesus paid the price for our sin The purposes of Jesus’ death are outlinedThe purposes of Jesus’ death are outlined Prompted by & motivated by God’s uncon- ditional & undying love (4:7-11), to give us:Prompted by & motivated by God’s uncon- ditional & undying love (4:7-11), to give us: –The propitiation for our sins (2:1-2; 4:8-10) –The advocacy of Jesus Christ (2:1-2) Jesus has been “called to one’s side to assist or plead his cause or serve as his intercessor”Jesus has been “called to one’s side to assist or plead his cause or serve as his intercessor” Jesus represents us, the sinner, before God. Jesus has a unique relationship with God & with man.Jesus represents us, the sinner, before God. Jesus has a unique relationship with God & with man. He acknowledges our sins & guilt before God, then presents His vicarious death as grounds for acquittalHe acknowledges our sins & guilt before God, then presents His vicarious death as grounds for acquittal

6. Lesson 3: The Preventives of Sin

7. The prevention of sin begins with our new birth (3:9; 5:18).The prevention of sin begins with our new birth (3:9; 5:18). –Once we are born again, sin will no longer control our lives nor will it be a habitual activity –One who is born of God will: Strive to “practice righteousness” (2:29)Strive to “practice righteousness” (2:29) Labor to “keep” himself from sin (5:18)Labor to “keep” himself from sin (5:18) Always endeavor to love his Christian brethren (4:7-8)Always endeavor to love his Christian brethren (4:7-8) Be victorious over the world (5:4)Be victorious over the world (5:4)

8. The Preventives of Sin The prevention of sin is accomplished through our abiding in Christ (3:5-8; 4:13).The prevention of sin is accomplished through our abiding in Christ (3:5-8; 4:13). –Jesus “was manifested to take away our sins” (3:5), and our sins are taken away when we are “born again” (Jn. 3:3-5) and placed “in Christ.” –Sin remains out of our lives and will not be the ruling principle of our lives when we commit ourselves to “abide” in Christ Abide = “to be rooted in, continue in, settled down”Abide = “to be rooted in, continue in, settled down” Conveys the idea of an intimate relationship, which is maintained & nurtured when we choose not to engage in habitual, sinful activities (3:5-8)Conveys the idea of an intimate relationship, which is maintained & nurtured when we choose not to engage in habitual, sinful activities (3:5-8)

9. The Preventives of Sin The prevention of sin is accomplished through our abiding in Christ (3:5-8; 4:13).The prevention of sin is accomplished through our abiding in Christ (3:5-8; 4:13). –If we choose to “practice” sin: Our intimate relationship with Jesus is broken (3:6)Our intimate relationship with Jesus is broken (3:6) Our allegiance reverts back to the devil (3:8)Our allegiance reverts back to the devil (3:8) We overtly choose to rebel against what is right (3:10)We overtly choose to rebel against what is right (3:10) –Serving both Jesus & the devil, walking both in light & darkness, abiding in Christ & practicing sin are each and all impossible (1:5-7; 3:5-9; Mt. 5:24; 2 Cor. 6:14-17; Rom. 6:16-18).

10. The Preventives of Sin The prevention of sin is perpetuated when God’s word abides in us (3:4-9).The prevention of sin is perpetuated when God’s word abides in us (3:4-9). –One “born of God” chooses not to “practice” (NASB) sin (3:9). Practice = “to adopt a lifestyle that expresses itself through various actions or activities” (cf. Mt. 7:21-23)Practice = “to adopt a lifestyle that expresses itself through various actions or activities” (cf. Mt. 7:21-23) –A Christian chooses not to practice sin because “His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin” (3:9; cf. Luke 8:11; Psa. 119:11). A seed determines the nature of what is producedA seed determines the nature of what is produced If the word of God “remains” in us, our daily lives (attitudes, actions, words) will manifest the nature and likeness of God (Hab. 1:13; Matt. 4:1-11).If the word of God “remains” in us, our daily lives (attitudes, actions, words) will manifest the nature and likeness of God (Hab. 1:13; Matt. 4:1-11).

11. The Preventives of Sin The prevention of sin is achieved through our humble obedience to God’s expressed commands (2:3-6; 5:3-4).The prevention of sin is achieved through our humble obedience to God’s expressed commands (2:3-6; 5:3-4). –“…keep His commandments” (2:3). Keep = “give heed, observe, obey”Keep = “give heed, observe, obey” Present Tense = continually obey God’s commandsPresent Tense = continually obey God’s commands –One of the Christian’s greatest challenges – consistently practice our allegiance to God Remember, “His commandments are not burdensome” (5:3)Remember, “His commandments are not burdensome” (5:3) Our obedience manifests our genuine love for God (5:2-3)Our obedience manifests our genuine love for God (5:2-3)

12. The Preventives of Sin The prevention of sin is achieved through our humble obedience to God’s expressed commands (2:3-6; 5:3-4).The prevention of sin is achieved through our humble obedience to God’s expressed commands (2:3-6; 5:3-4). –When we “keep” God commandments, He promises us a multitude of blessings: Knowing God (2:3-5)Knowing God (2:3-5) The perfecting (maturing) of God’s love in us (2:5)The perfecting (maturing) of God’s love in us (2:5) Walking (living) like Jesus (2:6)Walking (living) like Jesus (2:6) The certainty of answered prayer (3:22)The certainty of answered prayer (3:22) Genuine happiness (Luke 11:28)Genuine happiness (Luke 11:28) Anticipation & certainty of eternal life (Matt. 19:17)Anticipation & certainty of eternal life (Matt. 19:17)

13. The Preventives of Sin The prevention of sin is realized when we walk in the light (1:6-9; 2:3-6).The prevention of sin is realized when we walk in the light (1:6-9; 2:3-6). –“Walk” = the activities or manner of one’s life –How we walk or live is a choice We can choose to “walk in the light,” choosing to live for God as Jesus did (1:7, 5; 2:6), with blessings like:We can choose to “walk in the light,” choosing to live for God as Jesus did (1:7, 5; 2:6), with blessings like: –Fellowship with God & all Christian brethren (1:6-7) –Promise of perpetual cleansing from our sins (1:7, 9) –Having our sins forgiven (1:9) Or we can choose to “walk in darkness,” choosing to live antagonistically against God (1:6), manifested in:Or we can choose to “walk in darkness,” choosing to live antagonistically against God (1:6), manifested in: –A poor relationship with Christian brethren (2:9-11) –A persistence in doing evil (3:9) –A refusal to practice the truth (1:6; 3:7) –Perpetual deceit (1:6)